Language Under the Lens Answer Key

This worksheet asks students to analyze excerpts from political statements containing euphemisms that soften, disguise, or reframe harsh realities. Learners must identify each euphemism, explain its literal meaning, and discuss why the speaker may have chosen it. The activity builds critical literacy by teaching students to recognize persuasive language techniques and evaluate how tone and intent shape public communication. Students also rewrite sentences using more direct wording, deepening their understanding of contrast between blunt and diplomatic phrasing. Through analysis questions, learners reflect on how language can shift from tactful to misleading depending on usage.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Rhetorical and Persuasive Language Analysis

English Language Arts – Vocabulary and Euphemism Interpretation

Civics / Social Studies – Evaluating Public and Political Communication

Critical Thinking – Assessing Purpose, Tone, and Impact of Language

This worksheet is part of our Euphemism Worksheets collection.