Which of the following is NOT an example of a euphemism?
A) 'Pest control is undertaken in the Wellington area. '
B) 'Measures will be taken to ensure that Wellington is free from pest activity.'
C) 'Routine control of pest-infected areas will be carried out on a regular basis.'
D) 'All rats in the Wellington area will be poisoned to death using strong chemicals.'
E) 'Pest control will be undertaken in Wellington to improve the quality of life of our residents.'

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Option D is not a euphemism as it directly states the killing of rats using strong chemicals, without using any indirect or mild words. The other options use euphemisms to refer to pest control activities.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Euphemism