The power of words

[taranaki]

Which is more effective,the spoken word,or the written one?

[ac427cpe]

depends on if the person you are trying to convey the message to can read of not...

[JD@af]

I'm going to go with spoken.

The answer is dependent upon context, but I am thinking of the power of political leaders, and how people are more readily driven to action by a passionate speech than a well-written document. And there are also situations where words are meaningless, and fall on deaf ears, while that which is in writing holds significance.

Like dueling swords, both are powerful. The edge belongs to each on different days.

Originally posted by ac427cpe
depends on if the person you are trying to convey the message to can read of not...

Good answer!!

[YogsVR4]

The spoken word can convey meanings that writing cannot.

[SentraGirl]

The spoken word is more powerful, as well as meaningful because you can hear the feeling behind the words, whereas in writing all it is letters that do not show anger, fear, pain, etc.

[unconvinced]

Sometimes the written word's ambiguity can keep the reader guessing, thus allowing it to make a deeper and more lasting impression.

While the speaker might have more tools available to him, it also means he has more chances to get caught with his pants down.

The writer maintains the advantage of working as 'the wizard behind the curtain.'

SS

(Former public speaking champ...now a professional writer. Heh, heh.)

[ac427cpe]

with the written word, all emotion is left up to the person reading it. it turns the emotion in the message into whatever the reader wants to think

[tonioseven]

Originally posted by YogsVR4
The spoken word can convey meanings that writing cannot.

I totally agree

[RevHappy Cowboy®]

Originally posted by tonioseven
I totally agree

I third that

[Oz]

I think the spoken word is definately more powerful. When speaking, you can give tonal inflection, gestures, body language, facial expressions as well as your message. It just conveys a lot more. I bet you can convey a message much better speaking to someone than writing it down and having them read it. And they'll remember more of the conversation.