The following examples represent which figure of speech?

• A little thin on top' instead of 'going bald.'
• 'Fell of the back of a truck' instead of 'stolen.'
• 'Letting you go' instead of 'firing you.'
• 'Passed away' instead of 'died.'
• 'Economical with the truth' instead of 'liar.'
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Euphemism
D. Simile

C. Euphemism

Explanation:

Euphemism is essentially replacing one phrase with another when it sounds too harsh or unnecessary.

the difference between an explicit and implicit meaning is that the explicit meaning of a poem is that the detail is exactly defined. nothing is left to interpretation. an implicit meaning is an implied meaning. kabir's poetry is both explicit and implicit in that it can be interpreted on different levels. the explicit meaning leaves nothing to interpretation while the implicit meaning leaves lots open to interpretation. an example of this is found in the poem "rumi and the spiritual lover". 

to not go near anything hot