Question

1. which of the following identifies a softer or nicer way to describe a harsh or negative situation? forgery fabrication euphemism dysphemism

Explanation:

Euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. Dyssphemism is the opposite, using harsher terms. Fabrication means making something up, and forgery is about creating false documents or objects.

Answer:

B. euphemism