Euphemism:
It’s important that we be all polite to each other. For this reason, there are many polite ways to talk about impolite topics.
Match the euphemisms with the real message transmitted.
1 – He’s light-fingered
2 – She’s been doing time
3 – I’m just going to powder my nose
4 – Down and out / A down-and-out
5 – She’s in the family way
6 – She had a baby
7 – He made an honest woman of her
( ) she has been in prison.
( ) she gave birth to a new child.
( ) the person is a thief / steals things.
( ) a polite phrase that some people use to say that they are going to the toilet.
( ) ‘Down and out’ is an adjective but ‘a down-and-out’ is a noun that describes a person who is homeless.
( ) a man has married a woman.
( ) means pregnant. Other euphemisms include ‘she’s expecting a baby’ and ‘she has a bun in the oven’.
KEY:
2 – 6 – 1 – 3 – 4 – 7 – 5
Watch the movie segment and decide:
What is the euphemism used?
What is the real message given?
KEY –
Euphemism: He’s in heaven.
Real meaning: he is dead.
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Very cool assignments. Loving the movie segment links and answer keys.
Thank you!
Very cool activities…great to gear an extended assignment on..or watch segments in class then assign …Love it!
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