Multiple choice softskills communication

Euphuism

  1. a substitute for an offensive word

  2. an affectedly elegant style

  3. beautiful speech

  4. rejoicing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Euphuism refers to an affectedly elegant literary style characterized by elaborate language and balanced syntax. It comes from John Lyly's 'Euphues.' Options A (euphemism), C (beautiful speech), and D (euphony, rejoicing) are related but incorrect terms.

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