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  • 21-02-2020
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19. What literary device am I using if I say that someone was "let go" instead of fired?
a. Metaphor
c. Dennotation
b. Oxymoron
d. Euphemism

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nandhini123
nandhini123 nandhini123
  • 02-03-2020

Answer:

The phrase "Let go" is a Euphemism

Explanation:

Euphemism means a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.For example, For example, “kick the bucket” is a euphemism that describes the death of a person and also as the question says, using "let go" instead of saying fired are examples of euphemism.

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