Exploring Euphemisms and Connotation

What is a euphemism?

• A technical term used in science

• A pleasant sounding word used to describe delicate topics

• A word with a negative connotation

• A word that has no meaning

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism for 'died'?

• Passed away

• Disappeared

• Gone missing

• Lost

What does 'between jobs' euphemistically mean?

• On vacation

• Working two jobs

• Unemployed

• Retired

Why are euphemisms used?

• To replace technical terms

• To confuse the listener

• To make sentences longer

• To replace a word with a negative connotation with a positive one

What is the key aspect of euphemisms?

• Connotation

• Pronunciation

• Length

• Spelling

What happens when euphemisms are overused?

• They are forgotten

• They become more effective

• They start to lose their positive connotation

• They become technical terms

What might be a new euphemism for 'unemployed' after 'between jobs' becomes cliché?

• Retired

• Making a career transition

• On a break

• Jobless

What is the pattern observed in the creation of new euphemisms?

• Neutral to negative

• Positive to neutral

• Negative to positive to even more positive

• Positive to negative

What is the ultimate goal of using euphemisms?

• To confuse the listener

• To make language more complex

• To replace negative sounding words with more pleasant ones

• To shorten sentences

What should you be able to do after learning about euphemisms?

• Translate them into other languages

• Create new technical terms

• Identify and use them in your own language

• Avoid using them