Question

The following examples represent which figure of speech?

• A little thin on top' instead of 'going bald.'
• 'Fell of the back of a truck' instead of 'stolen.'
• 'Letting you go' instead of 'firing you.'
• 'Passed away' instead of 'died.'
• 'Economical with the truth' instead of 'liar.'
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Euphemism
D. Simile

Answer 1

C because I did process of elimination

Answer 2

C. Euphemism

Step-by-step explanation:

Euphemism is essentially replacing one phrase with another when it sounds too harsh or unnecessary.