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Powerless Speech is occasionally useful when trying to seem down to earth or to express concern or empathy. In general this grants goodwill rather than expertise.
While powerful language is much more persuasive, it is also less personal and puts the speaker in a position of power, which may not always be the goal.
Bostick, M. (Producer), & Pink, S. (Director). (2006). Accepted [ Motion picture]. United States: Universal Studios
Chaplin, C. (Producer & Director). (1940).The Great Dictator [ Motion picture]. United States: Charlie Chaplin Studios
Perloff, R. M. (2014). The Dynamics of Persuasion: Communication and attitudes in the 21st century. New York, NY: Routledge.
Confident, brave portrayal
Spoke to the audience and used statements as facts
Seemed powerful and credible
Successfully persuaded the audience
Media is a powerful persuasion tool if and only if used well. One of the most distracting can be in movies.
While powerful speech is normally more persuasive, some professions make use of powerless speech.
Recognizing speech type can assist in recognizing the speaker's goals.