Euphemisms

"That horrible old guy has finally kicked the bucket. I won't miss him."

• to leave

• to die

• to hide

• to vacation

He passed away last night.

• paradox

• euphemism

• oxymoron

Company X is letting go of some of its employees.

• paradox

• euphemism

• oxymoron

Is the following statement an euphemism?

Saying senior citizen instead of old person

• True

• False

Is the following statement an euphemism?

saying well fed instead of fat

• True

• False

Their business is experiencing negative cash flow.

• paradox

• euphemism

• oxymoron

Is the following statement an euphemism?

Saying put down instead or euthanized

• True

• False

Is the following statement an euphemism?

Saying food is harvested instead or killed

• True

• False

Which of the following sentences contains a euphemism?

• He is very tall.

• She passed away last night.

• The sky is blue.

• He is a fast runner.

What is the purpose of using a euphemism in language?

• To confuse the reader

• To make a statement more direct

• To soften the impact of a statement

• To exaggerate a fact