Euphemism used in political articles in reuters. Com

“Obama wins over hearts and minds in Europe”

Metaphor is pervasive in everyday life, not just in language but also in thought

In this headline, metaphor is to be the word “monster”. “monster” is a euphemism from the word “stooping anything”. Metaphor is pervasive in everyday life, not just in language but also in thought and action. It also indicates something that is different from the literal meaning.

Style of this headline is intimate style. Here, the writer gives information more important than wording or grammar; it is private vocabulary (means non public). In addition, the function of this headline is to inform. In this case, the writer conveys new information that Obama aide resigned from his role as an adviser to the Obama.
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Washington, Thursday March 13^th 2008

“Obama blast McCain on tax stance”

Based on preceding discussion, the word “blast” uses type of euphemism namely hyperbole. Hyperbole is overstatements make to effect not intend be taken literally. The word “blasts” is too hard in this headline. In this case, this connotation is addressed to McCain as the Republican nominee. The writer used hyperbole type of euphemism in the headline above. The word “blasts” is to substitute “against”.
In addition, style of euphemism this headline is frozen style. Frozen language usually is used to sharpen the communication. However the word “blasts” is used to make exaggerated statement. It means against. In this case, democrat barrack Obama takes aim to against Republican John McCain on tax stance.
Moreover the function from this headline is to convince, means the writer make certain new information about issue in society that Barack Obama is going to against Republican John McCain on tax stance.
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New York, Friday March 14^th 2008