Remaining Metalanguage P.2

Question 1

Double-speak

Answer 1

Language that deliberately obscures, disguises, distorts, or reverses the meaning of words.

“good effort” instead of “that’s not right”
“a bit shaky” instead of “very poor quality”
“ill-advised” instead of “a terrible idea”

Question 2

Taboo language

Answer 2

Any element of a language bearing a quality that renders it intrinsically impolite or forbidden.

“Sixty-nine”
“Cunt”

Question 3

Public language

Answer 3

The standardized form of a language used in public communication, education, and official documents, often distinct from informal, everyday spoken language.

Question 4

Rhetoric

Answer 4

Techniques of language used to convey a point or convince an audience.

A lawyer talking to a jury
Motivational speakers
Debates