G8-Q2-M5: Analyzing Messages Conveyed in a Text

Multiple Choice

1. That is a very generous offer, Son.

• positively

• negatively

Multiple Choice

2. We have never had a good time with friends since the pandemic.

• positively

• negatively

Multiple Choice

3. Your dog is now six feet under.

• positively

• negatively

Multiple Choice

4. Aside from your face, what other jokes do you have?

• positively

• negatively

Multiple Choice

5. I will try to be nicer if you try to be smarter.

• positively

• negatively

Figurative

-figuratively conveyed messages need deeper understanding and processing in one’s mind

Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration or overstatement to emphasize a point.

offensive, embarrassing, hurtful, unpleasant words​	​Euphemism
lockdown	​community quarantine
​prison	​correctional facility
​disabled person	​person with disabilities
​overweight	​lock​big-boned
​bald	​thin on top
​die	​pass away
​old	​senior / mature
​rich	​well-off
​split	​divorce

​Euphemism is a mild or indirect expression or word that substitutes a crude, blunt, vulgar, embarrassing, hurtful, or unpleasant word.

offensive, embarrassing, hurtful, unpleasant words​	​Euphemism
​poor	economically challenged
cheap	low-budget
janitor	maintenance worker
torture	enhanced interrogation
secretary	personal assistant
homeless	on the streets
pre-owned	second hand
tax increase	revenue enhancement
money lending	financial assistance