Question

which figure of speech is used in this text? although the author norman mailer is no longer with us, his writings live on. his pulitzer prize - winning book, the executioners song, remains a classic example of his unique style of writing. options: euphemism, oxymoron

Explanation:

A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered harsh or blunt (like using "no longer with us" instead of "dead"). An oxymoron combines contradictory terms (e.g., "jumbo shrimp"). Here, "no longer with us" is a euphemism for death.

Answer:

euphemism