Euphemisms & Oxymorons

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What is a euphemism?

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A polite word or expression used to make something less unattractive.

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What does 'economically disadvantaged' mean?

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It is a euphemism for 'poor'.

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True or False: An oxymoron is a figure of speech that uses self-contradictory terms back to back.

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True.

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What does the phrase 'the big C' refer to in medical terms?

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Cancer.

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Which of the following is not an oxymoron: bittersweet, civil war, under the weather, pretty ugly?

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Under the weather.

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Give an example of a euphemism for 'died'.

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Passed away.

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What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

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Provide an example of an oxymoron.

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Deafening silence.

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What is the purpose of using euphemisms?

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To soften the impact of a harsh or unpleasant reality.

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Identify a euphemism for 'fired'.

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Laid off.