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Critical Thinking: Identifying Euphemisms
Critical Thinking: Identifying Euphemisms
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1
Euphemism
or
dysphemism
?
euphemism
neither
dysphemism
both
2
Which word or phrase is
euphemistic?
hybrid
mutt
so
dated
3
Which word or phrase is an example of a
dysphemism
?
between jobs instead of unemployed
dirty instead of filthy
old fart instead of elderly man
Snail Mail for Postal Mail
4
People often use
euphemisms
to be polite; however, some people use
euphemisms
to _____.
conceal an unpleasant reality
diliberately offend
describe something objectively
lie
5
What is a
euphemism
?
an impolite or indirect way of expressing something
a compliment
a polite or indirect way of expressing something
a vague word or phrase
6
"Cancer stick" is an example of _____.
an exaggeration
a dysphemism for cigarette
a neutral term for cigarette
a euphemism for cigarette
7
"Pre-owned" is a
euphemism
for _____.
fancy
used
new
inexpensive
8
Euphemism
or
dysphemism
?
It's just Bruno the cat. He's Internet famous.
euphemism
both
dysphemism
9
Which word or phrase is
euphemistic?
safety restraints
larger people
thank you
ride manufacturer
10
Using the word "pig" for policeman is an example of _____.
a direct term
a dysphemism
a euphemism
sarcasm
11
Euphemism
or
dysphemism
?
euphemism
neither
both
dysphemism
12
What is a
dysphemism
?
a vague word or phrase
a polite or indirect way of expressing something
an impolite or overly direct way of expressing something
a compliment
13
Which word or phrase is an example of a
euphemism
?
departed instead of died
potty instead of poop
howdy instead of hello
hobo instead of homeless man
14
Euphemism
or
dysphemism
?
dysphemism
both euphemisms and dysphemisms
just neutral terms
euphemism
15
Which of word or phrase is
not
a
euphemism
for "overweight'?
full-figured
obese
big-boned
horizontally tall
16
Euphemism
or
dysphemism
?
both
euphemism
neither
dysphemism
17
Does this sign use a
euphemism
?
Nah
Yes, Sir.
Indeed
Wut
18
What's
euphemistic
here?
"dad bod"
"father figure"
19
The
euphemism
in this image is _____.
poop
place
#1
#2
20
Euphemism
or
dysphemism
?
dysphemism
both
neither
euphemism
21
Euphemism
or
dysphemism
?
dysphemism
both
euphemism
neither
22
"Sleeping with" another adult is _____.
a dysphemism for sex
a euphemism for pajama party
a euphemism for sex
none of the above
23
Which word or phrase is
dysphemistic?
hybrid
dated
mutt
so
24
Calling a quiz "brain food" would be an example of a _____.
dysphemism
simile
euphemism
understatement
25
Often people use
dysphemisms
instead of neutral or
euphemistic
terms so readers or audiences _____.
have a positive association with a particular subject.
have a negative association with a particular subject.
26
Which is NOT a
euphemism
for farting?
busted ass
tooted
broke wind
passed gas
