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3. A cliches is
(a) An overused expression, often a metaphor or simile
(b) A fresh, vivid description
(c) Rarely found in everyday speech and writing
(d) Inflated language that contains many unnecessary
words
4. All the following expressions are considered clicks ex­
cept
(a) As fresh as a daisy
(b) A torrid thunderstorm
(c) Right as rain
(d) Sick as a dog
5. All the following expressions are examples of evasive,
dishonest language except
(a) Made redundant

(b) Fresh bread
(c) Laid off
(d) Involuntarily leisured
6. The phrase “automotive internists” for car mechanics
is an example of
(a) A simile
(b) Inflated language
(c) A metaphor

(d) A cliches
7. Euphemisms are best defined as
(a) Words and phrases that don’t discriminate on the
basis of gender, physical condition, age, race, gender,
or any other quality

(b) Overused words and phrases
(c) Inflated language that contains many unnecessary
words

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