Euphemism

(Adams 6)(Adams 27). It is so “masked” that words like genocide are replaced with less abrasive word choices including phrases such as “increasing violence” in today’s vernacular which tend to carry a less thoughtful and desensitized meaning. These euphemisms collectively contribute to the break between the actions of humans and what we, as people, with basic human rights regard to…

suggestive, sideways gaze,” (Miller). Most of the complaints go toward the curvy Barbie. Most people say that the Barbie does not look plus-size at all and does not portray curvy women properly. The article also states, “... she's curvy, a somewhat dated euphemism for all plus-size women, implying that if you're not thin, then you'd better be a voluptuous hourglass,” (Miller). The author also claims that this is the first step of a long process to make people more body positive…

the media to deceive society into thinking a certain way. Before listening to this podcast, I have heard of the term “post-truth” associated with the US election and the lack of truth within these elections and media. Post-Truth is essentially a euphemism for the lies and deception within society. The term is often refers to the idea of reason and rationality being overpowered by one’s emotions. The reason behind this podcast was the idea of Donald Trump providing false information towards the…

In the short story “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway, there are many symbols that may be interpreted as different things. The book has several main symbols throughout it. These symbols include the land, the light, the alcohol, the train station, and the white elephant. Many people have different interpretations of what they think the symbols mean and what each stand for exactly. As the story begins, we are introduced to the setting which is described as brown and dry with no shade…

Cliché is a word or sentence which is overused. For example, back in sec., meaning I will be back in short period of the time. If we think about this example, would you rather use back in sec., in business conversation, or I will be back in short period of the time? I think the answer is obvious, because business conversation should be based on professionally selected words. This kind of cliché is also a lie, because in all cases, it’s impossible to be back from anywhere in just one second. I…

whether he has the capability to kill his beloved king, he see an illusion of dagger in front of him “Art thou but a dagger of the mind, a false creation proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain?” Shakespeare’s rhetorical question emphasizes the euphemism of him going mad. Macbeth in a time of trouble sense that his mind is creating an illusion showing him what to do. Shakespeare invites the audience to consider how Macbeth is fearful and is influenced by the supernatural elements, he creates…

John Collick, in his article “Desire on the ‘The Eve of St Agnes’”, explores the idea of language and symbolism of desire in the poem ‘The Eve of St Agnes’ by John Keats. Collick holds the notion that Keats was a Romantic Era poet who viewed life as a pessimist and vicariously exemplified that in his works. Throughout his article, Collick critiques Keats’ ambiguity. Keats is known as ‘a poet concerned with dreams, visions, and images…’ (Collick) however in ‘The Eve of St Agnes’ it 's quite odd…

by slowly integrating their ideals into African’s cultural traditions. Literature writings during this “discovery” period were European representations for the most part. Even though the information may not be false completely, it often contained euphemisms and were written to favor the Europeans beliefs such as when Olunde points out that “history is made by describing murderous defeats as strategic victories” (161). Soyinka demonstrates that for the purposes of pleasing the people in a…

First, do your part. Second, never harm another glader. And most importantly, never go beyond those walls. These are the three rules by which society in the glade functions. Additionally, in Maycomb, there are rules and stereotypes which provide the base upon which society is built. But what happens if an individual disturbs this order? Good morning. A society and the individual must work cooperatively in order to maintain balance and control. But the society’s ideas can impact on an individual,…

In George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, the mega-country, Oceania, is split up into three social classes. Of the three social classes the Proles are the most marginalized, excluded and silenced. Orwell presents the proles as poor, unintelligent, animal like and of no concern to the government. The proles get excluded a significant amount more than the other two parties do. They have access to past memories, are the majority of the country and struggle to stay alive yet the government chooses…