Taboo Flashcards
1
Q
Taboo
A
Certain words which are considered forbidden or tricky to mention
E.g. sexual activity, bodily functions, death and God
2
Q
Range of expressions
A
- Euphemism
- Neutral
- Dysphemism
3
Q
Euphemism
A
Polite way of saying something taboo
E.g. ‘he passed away’
4
Q
Neutral
A
Neither euphemism or dysphemism
E.g. he died
5
Q
Dysphemism
A
Impolite, vulgar way of saying something taboo
E.g. He snuffed it
