Euphemisms & Oxymorons

Euphemisms & Oxymorons

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a euphemism?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'economically disadvantaged' mean?

Back

Poor.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an oxymoron?

Back

A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an oxymoron.

Back

'Joyful sadness' is an example of an oxymoron.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'senior citizen' refer to?

Back

Old.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using euphemisms?

Back

To soften the impact of a statement or to avoid offending.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the oxymoron in the phrase 'deafening silence'?

Back

Deafening silence.

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