Use of Language

Techniques > Use of Language

When you seek to convince, persuade or otherwise change other people's minds, the language you use is extremely important. Each word is a little packet of meaning from which the other person infers understanding. It gets even more complex when words combine in the semantics of entire sentences.

Metaphor: Using other worlds to describe this one.
Modifying meaning: Changing meaning to change minds.
Parts of speech: Lots of detail on using nouns, verbs, etc.
Persuasive language: Particular methods of persuading with words.
Special language: Used in conversion and retention within groups.
Using syntax: The structure and types of sentences.
Using punctuation: Subtlety that changes meaning.

There are over 150 pages in this section.

USA:

UK:

Canada:

Use of Language

See also