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Can "cross my heart" be used sarcastically? What does "hope to die" mean in this context?
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- What were common forms of oaths in the past?
- What does the ironic use of such a dramatic oath imply?
- Is the phrase meant to convince the listener of the speaker's sincerity? How does body language accompany the saying of "cross my heart"?
- How does hyperbole function in everyday language?
- How does the juxtaposition of the mundane and the ultimate consequence affect the meaning of the phrase?
- Do adults still use this phrase seriously? What are the potential downsides of using such a dramatic oath?
- How do societal norms and values influence the perception of such oaths? Can the phrase be used in a manipulative way to guilt-trip someone into believing something?
- What factors influence the choice of which oath to use? Is "cross my heart" sometimes used on its own without "hope to die"?
- Have people become more or less likely to take such oaths seriously over time?
- How might visual artists or musicians represent this idea? How does the phrase function in relation to social contracts and the unspoken rules that govern human interaction?
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