A Euphemism Substitutes a Mild, Indirect, or Vague Term for a Harsh

question 7

Multiple Choice

A euphemism substitutes a mild, indirect, or vague term for a harsh, blunt, or offensive one. Which of the following answers represents a euphemism?

• A) powder room rather than toilet
• B) darn rather than damn
• C) slept with rather than had sex with
• D) interrogation treatments rather than torture
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Flagging

The process of establishing when accommodations have been made to standardized assessments.

Controversial

Pertaining to topics, issues, or opinions that provoke public disagreement or debate due to differing views and beliefs.

Validity

The degree to which evidence and theory support the interpretations of test scores entailed by proposed uses of tests.

Disability

A condition, either physical or mental, that significantly restricts an individual's ability to perform certain tasks or activities considered normal for most people.