Euphemism

Caitlin Jones and Elizabeth Hurm

 * 1. Definition:** a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

//[|Cats & Dogs] // had one of the canines exclaim "Son of my Mom!"
 * 2. Word/Phrase Example:**


 * 3. Photo/Image:**

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 * 4. Video:**

Eu(you)+phemism(feminism) Girls tend to soften the blow by using less offensive words. If you use euphemism, you're making words less offensive; therefore, you're in touch with your sensitive side (like most girls).
 * 5. Mnemonic Device:**

Katherine Rowe Abby Montgomery Hunter Anne Julian Jenna Brey 1. Definition:a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. 2.Example: Bless your heart. 3.

4.media type="custom" key="27524008" 5 Mnemonic Device : Assuming: females are milder than males as they are more emotionally inclined. It reads like E(xpress) U(yourself) Phemism(like feminism)