Q The Use of Language to Manipulate Make sure you have a good grasp of the following concepts from Chapter 3 of the text before moving forward with this handout: euphemisms, dysphemisms, sarcasm, hyperbole, and lies/deception. Your task: 1) Write a 100-150 words description of someone you know and attempt to use words, phrases, and tactics (like those listed above) to cast a particular image of this person without saying it directly. Use at least three of the rhetorical devices listed above. Don’t limit yourself to a physical description; describe what they do, how they talk, how they think – but all in a way that creates a certain, controlled impression. This image can be positive or negative. Include a word count after the description. Sample sentence: Each morning, Jineen comes crashing into the room with papers flying behind her and pens dropping to the floor. 2) Write an analysis of that description explaining your tactics, identifying any of the text concepts that you utilized. Sample analysis: I used the phrase “crashing into the room” as a dysphemism for entering. This conveyed a sense of disorganization and uncontrolled urgency.