Do you think that words have power? Give reasons.

Yes, I think that words have power. Because, words have energy and power with the ability to
help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate and to humble. Think of the power we
wield and the impact we can make if we become more intentional about encouraging our
sponsored children. The right words make all the difference. Words cannot change reality, but
they can change how people perceive reality. Words create filters through which people view the
world around them. A single word can make the difference between liking a person and disliking
that person. If a friend describes the person you are about to meet for the first time as
untrustworthy, you will be predisposed to view that person as untrustworthy, regardless of the
person's actual level of trustworthiness. The single word "untrustworthy" creates a filter, or
primacy effect, that predisposes you to view the person you are about to meet as untrustworthy.
Thereafter, you will tend to view everything that person says or does as untrustworthy. Words
have power. Their meaning crystallizes perceptions that shape our beliefs, drive our behavior,
and ultimately, create our world. Their power arises from our emotional responses when we read,
speak, or hear them.

Sometimes it all depends on the context. I think a more correct statement would be “Words only
have so much power if you let them”. While words always have power, they have excess, much
more than “average” power, only if you let them. You can only boost the power as much as you
let them. This is especially true for single, isolated words, or short sentences without much sense.

Words are considered to be a mysterious contrivance of communication in our everyday life.

Powers of well-chosen words have the power to inform, influence, educate and entertain others.
Words can evoke rich images of inner and outer emotions through different ways of
communication. Their powers are expressed effectively and emotionally in stories, poems,
essays, artworks etc. Words are the most powerful drug used by mankind. Words are what we
use to express our self, our thoughts and our feelings. We use words in every walk of our lives
and hence the power of words is immense and powerful. The impact of words on different
people varies because it depends on their understanding and in what manner they conceive it. In
general, when people want to communicate and express themselves, they use words. Words can
influence us in many ways such as in making us happy, sad, emotional etc and have impact on us
in many ways such as influencing and changing lives. Words are a vital ornament of survival in
today's world and they are expressed in different ways and number of styles, which everyone
needs to learn in order to understand its meaning. So I think that words have power.

What is the learning value from this video?

Words are powerful. Whether you write or speak them, they do have an impact on you and the
others. They express feelings and share knowledge. They can change someone’s mood
completely and ignite a spark in them. In this video we learn Words, when said and articulated in
the right way, can change someone's mind. They can alter someone's belief. You have the power
to bring someone from the slums of life and make a successful person out of them, or destroy
someone's happiness using only your words. A sample choice of word can make a difference
between someone accepting or denying your message. You can have a very beautiful thing to
say, but say it in the wrong words and it’s gone. Words have power, words are power, and words
could be your power. You can change a life, inspire your nation and make up this world a
beautiful place.

All over the world, words are the primary way people communicate with each other. It doesn’t
matter where you live, what color you are, or what creed you follow; words convey your
thoughts. There is no bigger medium of expression.

We use words to thank, to plead, to rejoice, to grieve, to instruct, to congratulate. It doesn’t

matter if they are written or they are sung. You just can’t get away from words. From the time
you are born and your mom whispers sweet nothings in your ears to the time that the priest reads
the scriptures out to you at the end, you can’t get away from words. Words have great power.
The power to bring peace, the power to spread love , the power to give hope, the power to
encourage, the power to guide, the power to comfort, the power to uplift, the power to heal. But
they can also kill, they can make you feel small and insignificant, they can hurt you, they can
humiliate you, they can rob you of your decency, steal your sleep and even make you sick. Then
there are the words that humble you, elevate you, and take you closer to God. Never speak words
that can rob another of his dignity and his pride. If you don’t have the words to encourage and
elevate, best is to say nothing at all. A kind helping word of encouragement can make someone’s
day so be ready with that word any time of the day. You never know whom you might be able to
help with your good word of the day.

Tools for more impactful words based on the speech in the video:

 Use Sound effects: Adds element of excitement & counters monotony. Draws in sense of
hearing.
 Use Movement: People's eyes are attracted to movement. Draws in sense of sight. 
 Emotions or Personal relatable stories: People connect more when they can imagine or
recall their own similar experiences. For example, Parent perspective with children.
Children perspective with parent.
 Flow of transition: Promotes the flow of attention & reduces mental distraction when
people think.