Question

which figure of speech is used in this text?
various technologies have been developed to help militaries easily identify their own
forces, and thus to reduce incidents of friendly fire.
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hyperbole
euphemism

Explanation:

A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt. In the context of "friendly fire," which is a term used to describe accidental military attacks on one's own forces, "friendly fire" is a euphemism. It softens the harsh reality of accidentally attacking one's own troops. A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, which is not the case here.

Answer:

euphemism