The Application of Euphemism in English Teaching

Qinqin Zhu, Lan Hu

Abstract


Euphemism, which is a cultural phenomenon and an important rhetorical device, is widely used in the English teaching. This paper tries to explore the usage of euphemism in English teaching by applying some pragmatism theories in order to improve the effect of English teaching.

Keywords


Euphemism, English teaching, Pragmatism theory


DOI
10.12783/dtssehs/ichae2018/25654