Why are euphemisms often used?
a. to directly state an opinion about a specific topic
b. to hide ignorance about the topic
c. to cause people to think more deeply about an issue
d. to rename the problem and make it less uncomfortable

Realism was a fairly influential and widespread literary movement in the united states in the latter half of the nineteenth century. which american writer is among the pioneers of american realism? a. ernest hemingway b. f. scott fitzgerald c. j. d. salinger d. mark twain