Euphemisms
What is the main purpose of euphemisms?
To be polite
Is it possible to translate idioms?
It’s impossible to translate idioms
"its raining cats and dogs"
idiom or euphemism?
idiom
What kind of situations are euphemisms supposed help avoid?
To avoid embarrassing or unpleasant situations.
Why can't the phrase "its raining cats and dogs" be translated into French while still making sense?
Idioms are specific to a certain language
"My cousin has special needs"
idiom or euphemism?
Euphemism
What would be a euphemism for dead/ the death of someone?
Passed away, Resting in peace, Deceased, lost his/her life, Kicked the bucket.
An idiom is "figurative language" , what does this mean?
figurative language: not meant to be taken literally
Give an example of a Euphemism
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Finish the statement; "Replace offensive words by synonyms that are _________ _______"
Replace offensive words by synonyms that are politically correct
Finish the statement; "Words used in a sentence that do not mean what the __________ words mean themselves"
Words used in a sentence that do not mean what the individual words mean themselves
Give an example of an idiom
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Finish the statement; "Expressions used to reduce ___ ____ of a usually ____/_________ word"
Expressions used to reduce the blow of a usually rude/offensive word
Finish the statement; "Phrase meaning something while using other words that have _______ meanings"
Phrase meaning something while using other words that have separate meanings
Come up with a phrase that uses both an idiom and a euphemism (under 15 words)
I'm going to give up intercourse, cold turkey.