English, 06.05.2020 01:17 anayajae24

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

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The following examples represent which figure of speech?

• A little thin on top' instead...