Essays about: "Euphemisms"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word Euphemisms.

1. 1. With great power comes great social responsibility

   University essay from

   Author : Eric Björklund; Johan Börjesson; [2022]
   Keywords : CSR; Trustworthiness; Trust; Transparency; Authenticity; Euphemisms; Social Media; CSR; Trovärdighet; Tillit; Transparens; Äkthet; Eufemismer; Sociala Medier;

   Abstract : The overall vagueness of words and sentences can show differences in meaning and perceptions. Applying this to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives can end up being misleading, especially in an online setting such as social media, which has shown as a preferable medium for these kinds of messages. READ MORE

3. 2. He passed away watching people die on TV : A corpus study about euphemisms for to die, dying or dead in American English

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Hampus Kamph; [2021]
   Keywords : Taboo; Euphemisms; Death; Dead; Dying;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the use and frequency of euphemisms for die, dying or dead in the American English-language using the Corpus of Contemporary American English. To fulfill the purpose, three research questions were answered. READ MORE

4. 3. The Change and the Development of the Chinese Euphemisms : A Study Based on a Survey of the Use of Euphemisms byRespondents of Different Age Groups

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Kinesiska

   Author : Xun Wang; [2017]
   Keywords : Chinese; broad euphemisms; narrow euphemisms; changes and development; pragmatic principles; sociolinguistics; 汉语，广义委婉语，狭义委婉语，时代变迁，语用原则，社会语言学;

   Abstract : The Chinese euphemisms have aroused much interest of many researches due to its distinctive function and diversity. The choice and use of Chinese euphemisms are affected by many factors such as the Chinese traditional culture, social customs, people’s self-cultivation, the situation context and linguistic context of a conversation, etc. READ MORE

5. 4. A Tale of Cross-dressers, Mothers and Murderers : Deborah and Jael in Ancient and Contemporary Thought

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för teologi och religionsvetenskap

   Author : Sara Järlemyr; [2015]
   Keywords : Deborah; Jael; Gender; Sisera; Barak; Judges 4 and 5; Josephus; Pseudo- Philo; Talmud.; Philosophy and Religion;

   Abstract : This study of the characters of Deborah and Jael entails not only reading the Biblical text, but also reading both ancient and contemporary interpreters who in one way or another elaborate on the otherwise sparsely described characters. In other words: How they fill the gaps. READ MORE

6. 5. She Is Up the Duff - Hon Har en Bulle i Ugnen : A comparative study of euphemisms in English and Swedish

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : Henrik Nilsson; [2015]
   Keywords : Swedish; English; euphemisms; comparative;

   Abstract : There has seemingly never been a study conducted on Swedish euphemisms in comparison to Englisheuphemisms. This study seeks to contribute to the insights regarding euphemisms in everydaysituations. After reviewing existing literature and relevant theoretical texts on this issue, research wasundertaken to garner primary data on this topic. READ MORE