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dalyningkenk

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on: Jul 15, 2018
The sentence that is the best example of a euphemism is:
 
  a. Geoffrey's pet goat was as dumb as a doornail.
  b. Monika worked as her uncle's Girl Friday during summer vacation.
  c. That car dealership specializes in previously owned vehicles.
  d. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse

Question 2

An allusion is a
 
  a. tired, overused expression that no longer carries a specific meaning.
  b. complex or unfamiliar word, phrase, or term used by a particular group.
  c. reference to well-known religious, literary, artistic, or historical works.
  d. deliberate, excessive, and obvious exaggeration.


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komodo7

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
:D TYSM

Joy Chen

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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