Elena is the director for a retirement home. She is writing material that will be included in the brochure promoting the home. When referring to the residents of the home, she is careful to use "senior citizens" instead of "old people," to avoid the unpleasant connotations of the words. This is an example of the use of ________.
A) comparison
B) metaphors
C) euphemisms
D) similes

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Elena's use of "senior citizens" instead of "old people" is an example of a euphemism, which is a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of a more harsh or blunt one to avoid causing offense or discomfort.

Elena Is the Director for a Retirement Home