Question

Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words.
'Aurally challenged' is a for the .

• A. metaphor - blind
• B. euphemism - deaf
• C. simile - disabled
• D. synonym - dumb

Hint:

"Aurally" relates to hearing, and the phrase is a polite, softened term.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Break down the word aurally.
Aurally relates to the sense of hearing, so "aurally challenged" must describe a difficulty connected with hearing, not sight or general disability.

Step 2: Define the type of phrase this is.
A phrase that replaces a blunt, sensitive word with a softer, more polite one is called a euphemism, unlike a metaphor or simile, which are used for comparison or imagery, and unlike a plain synonym, which keeps the same bluntness.

Step 3: Match the softened term to its blunt counterpart.
Since aurally points to hearing, and euphemism fits its polite, softened role, "aurally challenged" pairs with deaf as its gentler substitute.

Final Answer:
Aurally challenged is a euphemism for deaf. $$ \boxed{\text{euphemism - deaf, option B}} $$