What have I learned about language

Thesis : Language can be used as a powerful tool to mislead and manipulate the masses

It has always been a general notion that language can be a powerful tool for persuasion and manipulation . In a singular perspective , one could use certain language cues and tools to change the tide of a conversation or argument . Charm , for instance , is an element of language that can effectively dominate the will of a particular person or group . Before I took this course , however , I was under the impression that language tools for persuasion is only

effective in a personal level , that a person can willfully stretch his or her domination insofar as to control the person in front of him /her or a number of people . But after some insights from certain s , it would appear that language can go further than that , and this is basis for my argument

My argument is that language , if used correctly , is capable of dominating and even winning the hearts of a mass mentality not just from a personal , face - to - face level , but through various cues and signs that can easily change their perspective on things . Even the tiniest bit of information , if used correctly , can spark a major furor for the people . One particular example that uses this effectively is , of course propaganda

Propaganda , simply put , is a tool of persuasion often employed by politicians to control the masses . Its fundamental power lies in its manipulation of information , the politician 's level of charm...