This document discusses two figures of speech: euphemism and oxymoron. Euphemism is using a mild or inoffensive word or phrase in place of one that is harsh or offensive. Examples given are using "passed gas" instead of "fart" and "economically disadvantaged" instead of "poor." Oxymoron is a phrase that contradicts itself to create drama or humor, like "civil war" or "jumbo shrimp." The document provides examples of each and asks the reader to analyze examples as euphemisms or oxymorons.