Euphemisms basically boil down to public relations. Useful in maneuvering tricky relationships, breaking bad news and winning in politics. Euphemisms can also be quite useful in parenting.
Examples:
"to pass away" = to die
"in a happier place" = dead
"to let go" = to fire
"to intervene" = to drop bombs and engage in warfare
writercize: Create your own, never before seen, euphemism for one of the following:
- death
- divorce
- job loss
- foreclosure
Write it out, then use in a sentence.
Essentially, I challenge you to make what could be a depressing post into something that sounds calm and lovely. Go on - euphemize away! (Yes, "euphemize" is a made up word.)
Click "read more" for writercizer sample response.
job loss = "extra free time"
Jonathon plastered on a forced smile as he unlocked the front door.
"Well Sally, start the to do list - I've got some extra free time in my schedule and you might as well put me to work."
ok, let's see how I can take a shot at (or "try"....hey, I used a euphemism! lol) this writercize:
ReplyDeletedeath - to expire
divorce - to close a chapter
job loss - to get dropped
She was under a lot of stress after dealing with her brother-in-law's sudden expiration.
After years of separation, the couple finally closed that chapter of their relationship to start a new life.
He was bitter after being dropped from his high-paying position at the warehouse company.
The Madlab Post
Love the topic, but ran out of creative juices. Here's a stab at it.
ReplyDeletedeath - sleeping in a wood box
divorce - losing the anchor
job loss - gaining more sleep
foreclosure - to move to a cozier home
Months after Joe's move to a cozier home and gaining more sleep, his wife shocked him by wanting to lose the anchor. After the string of unfortunate events, all he wanted was to sleep in a wood box but much to his dismay it was not over yet...