Rhetorical devices: Euphemism & Oxymoron

Match the following

• oxymoron

• realigning priorities

• oxymoron

• rightsizing

• euphemism

• controlled mess

• oxymoron

• perfect storm

• euphemism

• "exciting uncertainty"

Match the following

• oxymoron

• beautiful contradiction

• oxymoron

• silent storms

• oxymoron

• necessary discomfort

• oxymoron

• painful joy

• euphemism

• confusing clarity

What type of rhetorical device is this phrase: "organized chaos"

Match the following with its literal meaning

• perfectly disastrous situation

• rightsizing

• rearranging important goals

• realigning priorities

• reducing the workforce

• perfect storm

• new but unpredictable situation

• controlled mess

• chaos with some structure

• exciting uncertainty

Match the following with its literal meaning

• a challenging but necessary change

• beautiful contradiction

• an emotional mix of happiness and pain

• silent storms

• confusion and clarity combined

• necessary discomfort

• opposing qualities that work together

• painful joy

• a calm surface hiding struggles

• confusing clarity