Match each example to the correct figure of speech.

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Hey there,

The word (Euphemism) means when speaking, saying things in a harshly matter, or in a harsh way of saying something when referring to something unpleasant.

The word (Oxymoron) means things that basically have a conjunction. So things like e.g: $faith(ful)$ , $true(ly)$ , $understand(able)$ .

So, from this information given above, we will order them.
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(Euphemism) =====> are the following (correct of speech).

Doris got into serious trouble by stretching the truth about the missing bracelet. ( this would be the answer because this would be a little of an embarrassment to him because it would be considered pitiful.)

And also . . .

Martha's pet terrier Neon had to be put down because he was suffering from severe arthritis. ( this would be the answer basically because this would be something that is refereed to be unpleasant ).
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(Oxymoron) =====> are the following (correct of speech).

It was an open secret that Robert was involved in the bribery case.( this would be the correct answer because the word $involv(ed)$ would be considered Oxymoron.

And also . . .

Ross had a minor crisis when he realized he left his homework at his friend's house.( this would be the correct answer because the word $realiz(ed)$ would be considered Oxymoron.
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I really hopes this helps you!

~Jurgen

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