Examples Of Euphemism In The Giver

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The Giver - Euphemism Euphemism is the act of using a less harsh language to explain a more harsh situation. You may have heard before the phrase that someone “went to a better place”. This phrase is of course referring to the fact that someone has died. The use of this calmer less direct way of saying that someone has died is used so that people can settle into the situation easier. A prime case of this style of language is shown in the award-winning novel The Giver, by Lois Lowry.
The story uses this language to separate itself from the “normal” world. Euphemisms such as release for death or beyond for the differences in the world and outskirts of the village are used in this novel. The use of these euphemisms also ensure that the people

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