Posted: April 24th, 2017
Which of the following descriptions best captures the difference
between a euphemism and a dysphemism?
A. A dysphemism is employed to create a negative effect on
a reader’s attitude, and a euphemism is employed to
create a positive effect on a reader’s attitude.
B. A dysphemism is a form of rhetoric, but a euphemism is
not.
C. A euphemism is employed to create a negative effect on a
reader’s attitude, and a dysphemism is employed to
create a positive effect on a reader’s attitude.
D. A euphemism is a form of rhetoric, but a dysphemism is
not.
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