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Figures of speech · Question 27 of 60

Question 27

MediumOriginal question

Name the figure of speech in this line.

"He has gone to a better place."

Options for question 27

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. The line is a gentle way of saying that he has died. A soft phrase for something painful is a euphemism.

Worth noting

It does not exaggerate anything, so it is not hyperbole.

Concept
Euphemism
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Ten questions from Figures of speech, at your own pace.