Question 27
MediumOriginal questionName the figure of speech in this line.
"He has gone to a better place."
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
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
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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