PPT-PUNS, EUPHEMISMS, and IDIOMS

Have you ever thought that translations from one language to another are very literal Does anything ever get lost in translation Probably Does some interpretation of language rely on knowledge of the culture of the mainstream users of the language Possibly Do you know people who do not Get your jokes Understanding puns euphemisms and idioms may help them to Get the joke. Metatheatre. In . Hamlet. Puns. What is a pun?. a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended . humorous or .  . The word . euphemism. . is derived from the Greek word . euphemos. , . meaning “to use a good word . for an evil or unfavorable word.” .  . The Greek prefix . eu. means “good,” . and . English. Eve . Tamela. ICC-523 . Midterm Project. This Lesson. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:. describe what an idiom is in English;. give the meanings of at least three commonly used English language idioms.. Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics. Dong Fang College. Toriano. Cook. Although English is very similar all around the world, there are some small differences that make very big differences.. T. Trimpe 2000 Juliana, Autumn, Justin, Nehemiah, Billy. What are puns?. pun. noun. 1. .. a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.. Key characteristics to include when you write a narrative. Take notes!. Characteristics of a Personal narrative? Watch and make a list…... …USES DIALOGUE . . …ESTABLISHES SETTING. ….ESTABLISHES MOOD. Euphemisms and Idioms. Euphemisms. It is the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt. . What are some things we call the toilet?. Euphemisms. Let’s begin! . Students will be able to :. u. nderstand what an idiom is. . r. ecognize the meaning of idioms .. e. xplain at least three commonly used idioms in the English language.. What is an idiom?. In this mini-project, you will take a common euphemism used in our society and draw its literal meaning. You will then draw and explain what the metaphorical meaning of the euphemism is meant to communicate.. Definitions . Euphemisms- An agreeable or inoffensive expressions that is substituted for an expression that may offend the hearer or suggest something is unpleasant.. Dysphemism- A word or phrase used to produce a negative effect on a reader’s or listeners attitude about something or to minimize the positive associations the thing may have.. Hamlet. Puns. What is a pun?. a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended . humorous or . rhetorical . Some are harmless and polite – others are dangerous and hide the truth.. Some Euphemisms are Harmless. Politeness: How Are They Different?. Powder your N. ose. U. se . the . Rest . R. oom. Sensitivity: How Are They Different?. Heart Idioms. As a group, read each of the following idioms and match with the appropriate meaning. Write your answer on scratch paper or dry erase board.. 1. cross my heart _____ a. to give up.