THE POWER OF WORDS

The Power of Words

Created By: Emery, Alyssa, Jeff, Kyle, Taylor, Maddi

Words are part of human nature. We write and we speak

because it’s all we know. It’s how we pass things down, communicate with each other and shape the world we live in today.

The words we use often speakof our character. Words can kill and words cansave it’s your choice to decide howyou use them.

The Importance of Words

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an inspirational man, he helped give black people the equality and freedom they have today.

He never used violence, however he did give speeches and used his power of words to influence people into seeing things his way.

He used his words for good. He chose words over actions and accomplished what he wanted to do.“We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. Thereis some good in the worst of us and some evilin the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.”

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hitler was Führer of the Third Reich and lead the German army

into world War Two. He was a very influential leader. He had all of Germany following him. They believed hewas helping them become a stronger and more prosperous nation. His words were so influential that he changed the world;Martin Luther King Jr. changed it with love and freedom,Hitler did it with malice and hate.

“Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, andeventually they will believe it. “

-Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

What people do and say have the ability to affect another. Whether the person knows it or not.

Everyday people subconsciously affect people with what they say. Something as simple as a compliment or an insult can change how a person views themselves or others.

Teenagers are the worst for using their powerof words to bring others down. All of us have been bullied or put down in some way. Think of how that affected you? Or what you may have said has affected others. Words can give you the courage to keep goingor it can give you one more reason to give up.

The Ability to affect a person’s life

The right words at the right time can make all the difference

to someone. But the right words at the wrong time can be just

as damaging as the wrong words. We often use our words without thinking, it’s something we do

everyday because teens are open minded and blunt. We really don’t notice what our words do. Sometimes we say something so simple, normal even but to one person you could make their day just a little bit better.

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Intent means that there is meaning behind what you say, by

having emotion or passion behind a statement gives it power and purpose.

Tone is also a major factor with regards to the words power. A person’s tone of voice can decide how the listener responds.

The order of words mean a lot to.You can have the exact same words but placing them in a different order can change how the words are reador understood.

When you add intent to words it makes them more

powerful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA

“‘Tis a strange mystery, the power of words! Life is in them, and death. A word can send The crimson colour hurrying to the cheek.Hurrying with many meanings, or can turnThe current cold and deadly to the heart.Anger and fear are in them, grief and joyAre on their sound; yet slight, impalpable:~~A word is but a breath of passing air.”

–Letitia Elizabeth Landon

External Sources

http://www.seattletimes.com http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/

a/adolf_hitler.html http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m

/martin_luther_king_jr.html http://www.en.wikipedia.org (for Picture) Textbook

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