Essays about: "euphemisms"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the word euphemisms.

  1. 6. The x-word and its usage : Taboo words and swearwords in general, and x-words in newspapers

    University essay from Estetisk-filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Katarina Lindahl; [2008]
    Keywords : Taboo; swearing; cursing; the f-word; the x-word; the c-word; the n-word; offensive language; media; newspapers;

    Abstract : All languages have words that are considered taboo – words that are not supposed to be said or used. Taboo words, or swearwords, can be used in many different ways and they can have different meanings depending on what context they appear in. Another aspect of taboo words is the euphemisms that are used in order to avoid obscene speech. READ MORE

  3. 7. The language of death and dying. A corpus study of the use of euphemisms in British and American English

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora

    Author : Sofie Gustavsson; [2007]
    Keywords : Euphemisms; death; dying; British and American English; The Cobuild Direct Corpus;

    Abstract : This essay is a corpus based study, aimed at determining which euphemisms for death American and British English have in common as well as which might be more specific for either of these two varieties of the English language. The study also shows the frequency in use for all of the chosen euphemisms and briefly mentions when they first were used. READ MORE

  4. 8. Offensive Language in Sex and the City : A study of male and female characters’ use of taboo words

    University essay from Estetisk-filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Madelene Skillström Bygg; [2006]
    Keywords : Gender; swearing; offensive language; taboo; male; female; Sex and the City;

    Abstract : There are words and topics of conversation that are considered taboo and offensive in the English language. Offensive words can be divided into different categories, based on the way they are used and in what situation. Topics of conversation that are considered taboo are for example sexual activity and death. READ MORE