Language And Power

Analysis of the Speech

• Speech written and delivered by Eric Thomas- Motivational Speaker
• I listen to it every night, and know the words by heart.
• The literary devices and delivery of speech make it relatable and inspirational
• Language truly is power in this example.

The Power of Repetition

• "When YOU Want To Succeed". "As bad as YOU want to breathe". "YOU gotta be".
• "SLEEP, he said, SLEEP, SLEEP is for those who are broke.

Hyperbole

• Hyperbole is used and overused by every individual daily in modern culture.
• It has the power to boost and raise our self image, but also diminish the way we view ourselves and give power to others
• Hyperbole makes this speech feel personally written for the individual. The extreme but honest examples given by Eric Thomas make the audience question what they are doing to be successful.

Hyperbole Examples

• "She forgot that she didn't eat. Cause she was engaged.'
• "Sleep is for those who are broke"

Persuasion

• The Persuasion gives the true power to the speech, and the speakers power over the audience.
• The speaker is able to convince the audience that they truly aren't working hard enough, and they truly don't want to succeed.
• "You will never be successful until I don't have to give you a dime for you to what you do".

The Ways Language Is Power

• To conclude from the speech, the language and delivery creates a power for the speaker over the audience.
• Repetition engrains the speakers beliefs to the audience.
• Hyperbole makes the audience question how much they do daily
• Persuasion from Eric Thomas makes the speech feel personal and relatable