Resources for Freedom of Speech Issues

Issues & Controversies

Google News

ProQuest Newspapers via Marvel Teen Resources

--Search the above sources for articles on your topic and then skim the articles to find examples of loaded words used by those on both sides of the issue.

Additional Resources for Your Report:
--To create pie charts based on your survey data (and bump your grade up toward "exceeds"), see http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing/classic/pie.asp 

--A sample Language & Power Paper (Sections 1, 2, 6) is here.

Euphemisms, Loaded Words, & Double-Speak

A euphemism is a word or phrase used in place of another word or phrase.  Often euphemisms are used in order to mislead, to confuse, or to neutralize the reaction of an audience.  

Loaded words are words used to engage the emotions of the reader or listener.  These are words that have strong connotations.  Some loaded words (especially the ones with positive connotations) are also euphemisms.

Double-Speak is the use of words or phrases such as "War is peace."  Double-speak is the use of words in an attempt to make something untrue, true.