Rhetorical devices: Euphemism & Oxymoron

Match the following

• euphemism

• perfect storm

• oxymoron

• "exciting uncertainty"

• oxymoron

• controlled mess

• oxymoron

• rightsizing

• euphemism

• realigning priorities

Match the following

• oxymoron

• silent storms

• oxymoron

• beautiful contradiction

• oxymoron

• confusing clarity

• oxymoron

• painful joy

• euphemism

• necessary discomfort

What type of rhetorical device is this phrase: "organized chaos"

Match the following with its literal meaning

• chaos with some structure

• exciting uncertainty

• rearranging important goals

• perfect storm

• new but unpredictable situation

• realigning priorities

• reducing the workforce

• rightsizing

• perfectly disastrous situation

• controlled mess

Match the following with its literal meaning

• confusion and clarity combined

• confusing clarity

• a calm surface hiding struggles

• beautiful contradiction

• opposing qualities that work together

• necessary discomfort

• an emotional mix of happiness and pain

• painful joy

• a challenging but necessary change

• silent storms