Define the Terms Slang, Jargon, and Euphemism

question 12

Essay

Define the terms slang, jargon, and euphemism. When is each type of expression appropriate? When do problems arise?

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Definitions:

Streetcars

Rail vehicles that run on tracks in urban areas, used for public transport.

Disenfranchisement

The deprivation of the right to vote or other rights of citizenship, often used in a context where specific groups are marginalized from political processes.

Fifteenth Amendment

An amendment to the United States Constitution that prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."

Ballot Boxes

Physical or electronic containers used to hold ballots during an election, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the voting process.