Match each example to the correct figure of speech. euphemism: oxymoron: 1. doris got into serious trouble by stretching the truth about the missing bracelet. 2. ross had a minor crisis when he realized he left his homework at his friend's house. 3. martha's pet terrier neon had to be put down because he was suffering from severe arthritis. 4. it was an open secret that robert was involved in the bribery case.

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: ,,.

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  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  would be considered Oxymoron.
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I really hopes this helps you!

~Jurgen

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