Reyes, Dalila
Instr. Gross
English 103
March 3, 2011
Charged Language
The use of charged language becomes a daily influence in the way we speak and think. The notion that “without charged language, life would be but a half life,” describes a hypothetical idea that everyday language would be without emphasis or meaning. Charged language is described as slanting facts, words and emphasis. It also affects feelings and judgment towards a subject. In my opinion, this type of language is derived from emotion, differences in understanding, agreement or debate. A person lacking or restraint from this language can be described to be living a half life, as there is no emotion or passion to everyday thoughts or ideas. Charged language can be used as a method to influence or persuade an individual to side with a certain idea or position. This type of language has different affects from person to person. It can differ between experiences or beliefs. It is a strong and highly emphasized way to express powerfully charged words that can cause “misunderstandings and misinterpretations” on subjects. Charged language can be used with very little effort in ones part, or can be extensively studied and constructed to created a stronger meaning.
We are all human beings, with different thoughts, feelings and perspectives in life. As humans, we yearn to communicate and share our perspectives on different subjects with other human beings. As interaction occurs, charged language creates positive and negative experiences. It can change our attitudes and actions without conscious knowledge. Charged language is also used in the political level. Speakers can emphasis positive and/or negative information to help persuade a person to agree with a certain topic. It can be used as propaganda, with the use of emphasized words to convey meaning. At times, charged language is what capturers our attentions. In the commercial advertising world it takes words such as value, speed, luxury to catch and retain our attention towards a certain subject. It does this by relating to our lives through our wallets, expectations and personal style. Life would be a half life it words did not relate to our everyday living. It is very interesting to analyze when charged language comes into play. It is a part of speech that can be masked very well but can also produce many different results. Reading this piece and the uses of slanting and charged language helped me realize how it is a huge part of everyday life. The lack of usage is impossible as it is grounded in everything we read, hear and watch. It is mixed with politics, advertising and our own thoughts and ideas. Without the use of charged language, would we still be considered strong human intellects that can decipher own thoughts and judgments? The possibility would be very slim.
I couldn’t agree with you more. These charged words are what causes conflicts, and misunderstandings. It also allows us to know when we have met someone that we can “click” with. When these charges are so similar that, you can feel as though you are on the same page as someone else.
ReplyDeleteI like how you also addressed the person who lives in a world without charged language. How they would miss out on so much of life-half. I could not even begin to imagine trying to speak without any charged words or slants. Just about everything I discuss has some kind of emotion attached to it.
The other thing that you mentioned and put a great word to describe it is a yearning. How we all yearn for our feelings and opinions to be put out there. One of the greatest reasons for having friends is the fact that you can share these things, even if you agree to disagree. You have just shared an intimate experience.
Charged words allows you to relate to a certain person. They allow us to place out thoughts and perceptions out there for all to judge in a sometimes in very non-confrontational way, other times they can be sharp and hurtful.
I felt the same realization that you did after reading this. I notice these types of words and slanted charged words as well throughout the day. I am amazed at young age at which this begins to be used in a child’s life. They are indefinitely a part of our culture.