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renzo156

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Which term would you use to describe when someone substitutes an inoffensive word or phrase for one that
  is likely to be offensive to someone?
 
  a. positive charge
  b. connotation
  c. euphemism
  d. denotation

Question 2

Avoid all of the following in a proposal except
 
  a) an inducement for readers to act.
  b) excessive detail.
  c) passive language.
  d) exaggerated claims.
  e) a broad title.



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frre432

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Answer to Question 1

c. euphemism

Answer to Question 2

a





 

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