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On English Euphemism

Meng Xian-jie

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Euphemism,a rhetorical device, is commonly used in English language.In euphemism,we use a mild or vague expression as a substitute for blunt precision of disagreeable truth.The use of euphemism is illustrated by examples in five parts.

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Euphemism,a rhetorical device, is commonly used in English language.In euphemism,we use a mild or vague expression as a substitute for blunt precision of disagreeable truth.The use of euphemism is illustrated by examples in five parts.

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Euphemism,a rhetorical device, is commonly used in English language.In euphemism,we use a mild or vague expression as a substitute for blunt precision of disagreeable truth.The use of euphemism is illustrated by examples in five parts.

Key concepts: Euphemism, Rhetorical question, Linguistics, Expression (computer science), Computer science, Psychology, Philosophy, Programming language

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