Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

1.1 Introduction to Modern Family-1

1.2 Introduction to euphemism-2

2. Literature Review-4

2.1 Previous studies on euphemism-4

2.2 The politeness principle concerning the application of euphemism-5

3. Analysis of Communicative Functions of English Euphemism in Modern Family Based on the Politeness Principle-7

3.1 Cases successful in achieving the communicative functions-7

3.2 Cases failing in achieving the communicative functions-10

4. Conclusion-13

Works Cited-15