Soft Speech Sleuth

In this worksheet, students read a paragraph containing several euphemisms and underline each one. After identifying them, students answer comprehension questions that explore the passage’s meaning, tone, and purpose. This helps learners analyze how euphemisms shape narrative voice and soften difficult topics. Students build reading comprehension through close reading and text evidence. They also deepen their understanding of why speakers or writers use euphemisms in professional or sensitive contexts.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Euphemisms in Text

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Analysis

English Language Arts – Tone and Author’s Purpose

Critical Thinking – Interpreting Language Choices

This worksheet is part of our Euphemism Worksheets collection.