Learning what a euphemism is and looking at some examples can help your filmmaking and character work in many different ways.
Language is art, and the way we use it can tell us the genre and the stakes and even build interest in what we have on the page.
Words matter. And the way we say things, or the way our characters say things, can let her audience and the people around us understand who we are and what we are about.
So what happens when you say one thing, but mean another?
Maybe you soften the language or use a common slang word to express something to cover for bodily functions or sexual intercourse…
Or maybe, you use a euphemism because you don’t want to be explicit about what’s happening in everyday conversations.
But what is a euphemism? And what are some examples of euphemistic language?
Today, we’re going to look into the definition in literature, film, and television. We’ll check out how they can be used in characterization or narration and also find synonyms and antonyms that might be useful as well. We will leave no word or phrase unturned.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
