📝 ACT Exam Prep

What is a "euphemism"?

A A figure of speech using exaggeration

B A mild expression substituted for a harsh one

C A word that sounds like what it means

D A statement of universal truth

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A euphemism replaces an unpleasant or offensive expression with a milder one (e.g., "passed away" for "died").