3. Words which have double meanings.
To make negative look positive.
Language that can be understood in
more than one way and that is use
to trick or deceive people (Merriam-
Webster, 1828).
Doublespeak defined as:
5. EXAMPLES:
Remedial class - for slow learners
Live-in - living in sin
Summary execution - vigilante murders
EUPHEMISMS
Words that make a bad situation
less offensive or vulgar.
7. GOBBLEDYGOOK
Speech or writing that is
complicated and difficult
to understand.
Terms meant to impress
or cover-up something to
create confusion.
used in long, complicated
sentences to confuse the
audience and hide the
real issue of the
discourse
Can be combined by
euphemism and jargons.
8. EXAMPLES:
Domestic helper - maids
Family aid - driver
Standard operational procedure
- basic rules and directions
INFLATED LANGUAGE
Words or term used to create a good impression.
ordinary words make it sounds good.
9.
10. DEFINITION
Language that is used
to create a particular
emotional response in
the reader
Can create strong
feelings such as anger,
guilt, joy, concern,
empathy, hope etc
Involves the reader in
the text