Platitudes & Bromides

Worksheet Description

The “Categorical Sayings: Platitudes & Bromides” worksheet is designed to help students distinguish between platitudes and bromides, which are both types of truisms. It begins by explaining that a truism is a statement considered to be self-evidently true and then goes on to define platitudes and bromides more specifically. Students are given five statements and are tasked with categorizing each as either a platitude or a bromide. This encourages them to engage with the material by applying their knowledge to specific examples.

This worksheet aims to teach students the differences between platitudes, which are overused moral statements, and bromides, which are comforting yet unoriginal sayings. By classifying provided statements, students practice discerning the subtle distinctions in how truisms are used in language. The exercise enhances their vocabulary and deepens their understanding of how different types of truisms function in communication. Furthermore, it encourages students to think critically about the statements they hear and use daily, fostering a more thoughtful approach to language.