Uzbek state world languages university

UZBEK STATE WORLD LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY
COURSE OF ENGLISH LEXICOLOGY

Academic year 2020-2021
FINAL TEST
Name: Makhmudov Rakhmatjon Group __329__ Date _18.01.2021_
Task 1. Answer the following questions using examples:

1. 
   What is a euphemism? Explain and provide examples from English and your native language
   

A euphemism is an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant. Some euphemisms are intended to amuse, while others use bland, inoffensive terms for concepts that the user wishes to downplay. Euphemisms may be used to mask profanity or refer to taboo topics such as disability, sex, excretion, or death in a polite way.

A euphemism is a polite expression used in place of words or phrases that might otherwise be considered harsh or unpleasant. These phrases are used regularly, and there are many examples of euphemisms in everyday language.

Does anyone really deal with death well? It's such a delicate - and final - state that many of us like to dance around the truth. Here are some delicate ways to discuss death and dying.