Euphemisms & Oxymorons

A euphemism is:

• A situation or information that helps you understand something

• A lie used to hurt someone

• Intended to make someone believe something that is not true

• A polite word or expression used to make something less unattractive

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• Oxymoron
• Euphemism

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"I am a deeply superficial person." - Andy Warhol
What is the oxymoron in this sentence?

• Superficial Person
• I am
• Deeply Superficial

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She's gone to a better place is a euphemism for...

• She's on vacation
• She's dead
• She's left the country
• She's in Florida

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What is a euphemism for pregnant?

• Faux pas
• Expecting
• Tired
• Over the top

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Economically disadvantaged is a euphemism for...

• Lost
• Without a job
• Poor
• Rich

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Which of the following is a euphemism for LYING

• Telling a fib
• Deviating from the truth
• Tell a tall tale
• All of the above

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There was such a joyful sadness in her beautiful face. What is the oxymoron?

• Beautiful Face
• Such a
• Joyful Sadness
• Beautiful 

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Poor health
Pretty ugly
Passed Away
Random order
All of the following are oxymorons except...

• Poor health
• Pretty ugly
• Passed away
• Random order

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"That horrible old guy has finally kicked the bucket. I won't miss him."

• to leave
• to die
• to hide
• to vacation

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