Connotations and

Euphemisms
Sometimes it’s just how you say it
The attitudes and feelings associated with
a word or idea as opposed to its dictionary
definition.
◦ Example:

Cheap Inexpensive

Connotation
What connotations can you think of for
the word taxes?
What about timid?

connotations
The use of a less direct word or phrase for
one considered offensive.
◦ Example:

Pass
Die
Away

Euphemism
Die
How many words or phrases can you
come up with?
◦ My list:
 Pushing daisies
 Take a Dirt nap
 Pass on
 Enter into eternal rest
 Called home
 In a better place
 Ended suffering
Can you get even more creative?
◦ How about living challenged?

Creative Euphemisms for Die