Tuesday, 11/22/05 -- Have a great Thanksgiving!
Euphemisms can evolve over time: Moron used to be the euphemism for idiot. Then moron became offensive, so the euphemism for moron became retarded. Now retarded is considered offensive, so the euphemism is mentally challenged or special.
A similar thing has occurred with crippled -> handicapped -> disabled.
(Thanks to Wikipedia for the info.)
Group Quiz. Record your extra credit from yesterday.
Euphemisms. (6) Translate each euphemism.(All are one-word answers.)
  1. "previously owned" = __________
  2. "encore telecast" = _________
  3. "vertically challenged" = _________
  4. "chronologically advantaged" = ___________
  5. "governmental revenue($) enhancement" = ___________
  6. "intentionally inaccurate statement" = ___________
 Record Your Homework Euphemisms Here:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
"Monsters..." (9) Answer each question in the space provided. Circle the entire answer for #2.
  1. (2) Cite two major differences between the script and the tv version (besides the ending that shows the aliens).

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  2. Why might the director of the tv version of "Monsters..." have decided to show us the aliens rather than merely hinting at their form, like the script says to do? a) To show that Tommy was right.  b) It was easier that way.  c) To reemphasize the point of who the real monsters were.  d) The special effects in the 50's and 60's weren't good enough yet.  e) All of the above.  f) None of the above.
  3. Darry : Steve Brand :: Dally : ________

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  4. eyes : move :: camera : ________
  5. (2) Who said, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself"? (first and last name)

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  6. (2) Draw a diagram of what a day and a year are, astronomically speaking.

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Twilight Zone MadLib on reverse.