English Language · English Literature

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the literary device 'Circumlocution' or 'Periphrasis'? A. It involves expressing an idea in an indirect, roundabout, or verbose manner rather than stating it directly. B. The term 'Circumlocution' is derived from the Greek words circum and loqui, while 'Periphrasis' comes from Latin. C. Shakespeare's use of 'The vessel of my peace' to mean 'my heart' is an example of this device. D. Milton's reference to Eve as 'The mother of mankind' in Paradise Lost exemplifies this technique. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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