Why Do Words Matter
Why words matter?
Words are no longer simple like what we hear, write or read because of the tremendous effect of them are incredible. In fact, words are powerful since they can hurt or ease pain, build or destroy a person, end war or start one and so on. Therefore, choosing our words wisely is very important.
First off, confusing words make people misunderstand which can cause to a serious problem. For example, at the end of World War II, the Allied Power sent a message to the Japanese in demand their surrender. The Japanese responded with the word “mokusatsu” which translates as “to ignore” or “to withhold comment”. While the Japanese meant that they wished to withhold the comment, so they can discuss and decide before making a decision; however, the Allied translated that word as an ignored answer from the Japanese and decided to end the war by dropping an atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan. The city was destroyed just because of the mix up word “mokusatsu”. It was a considerable lesson for the Japanese in particular as well as for all of us in general.
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The Gettysburg Address speech by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 was a good example for the usefulness of well chosen words. The speech was written to honor the fallen Union troops during the American Civil War at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Lincoln managed to influence people with his powerful speech. These words, that he chose, show brevity, simplicity and yet powerful. Although the speech was short, he was able to strike a chord that would not only resonate with his audiences but would resonate through time. He was successful in making people to continuing the fight for the “government of the people, for the people, by the people”. The Union’s victory is concrete evidence of the positive result of his speech’s influence. This later resulted in America becoming one
Words are no longer simple like what we hear, write or read because of the tremendous effect of them are incredible. In fact, words are powerful since they can hurt or ease pain, build or destroy a person, end war or start one and so on. Therefore, choosing our words wisely is very important.
First off, confusing words make people misunderstand which can cause to a serious problem. For example, at the end of World War II, the Allied Power sent a message to the Japanese in demand their surrender. The Japanese responded with the word “mokusatsu” which translates as “to ignore” or “to withhold comment”. While the Japanese meant that they wished to withhold the comment, so they can discuss and decide before making a decision; however, the Allied translated that word as an ignored answer from the Japanese and decided to end the war by dropping an atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan. The city was destroyed just because of the mix up word “mokusatsu”. It was a considerable lesson for the Japanese in particular as well as for all of us in general.
In addition, bewildered words not only misinterpreting people …show more content…
The Gettysburg Address speech by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 was a good example for the usefulness of well chosen words. The speech was written to honor the fallen Union troops during the American Civil War at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Lincoln managed to influence people with his powerful speech. These words, that he chose, show brevity, simplicity and yet powerful. Although the speech was short, he was able to strike a chord that would not only resonate with his audiences but would resonate through time. He was successful in making people to continuing the fight for the “government of the people, for the people, by the people”. The Union’s victory is concrete evidence of the positive result of his speech’s influence. This later resulted in America becoming one