Essays Tagged: "Persuasion"

Chaucer - Pardoner's Tale

er himself, the Pardoner is able to give advice from an impartial standpoint.Possessing the gift of persuasion, the Pardoner can guide people to pursue a life under God. Even though a sinner himself, ...

(2 pages) 81 0 4.8 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Persuasion in Response to Emotional and Rational Appeals

effect on one's perception of a scenario, further investigation may do away with that theory.Draft 3Persuasion in Response to Emotional and Rational AppealsMuch research has been done to try and indic ...

(3 pages) 119 0 3.5 Apr/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Sponsorship Fundraising

Written for a communication's class exhibiting the tactics used in persuasion -DDuring my years at this university, I have had the opportunity to explore many new and ...

(4 pages) 67 0 4.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Engineering > Mechanical Engineering

A Critique on the Impact of Advertising in our Society

n ways to persuade the consumer that he or she needs the product being advertised. These methods of persuasion, instead of concentrating on the actual product, usually concentrate on the benefits that ...

(4 pages) 562 0 4.8 Jan/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

A Comparison and Contrast of Love in Christopher Marlowe's "The Passionate Shepherd to his Love" and C. Day Lewis's "Song"

er. A list of promised delights is offered by the speaker in 'The Passionate Shepherd,' and through persuasion, is able to influence the emotions of his love. The speaker in 'Song' shows the difficult ...

(6 pages) 123 0 4.4 Apr/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Jonathan Swift's Real Argument. A close reading of "A modest Proposal"

nathan Swift. I do not mean to assert that Swift employed or was at all familiar with that style of persuasion, but his style is certainly comparable. Reverse psychology (as I chose to define it for t ...

(5 pages) 168 0 3.7 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Paralangue and Kinesics

guage and KinesicsThe use of kinesics and paralanguage in everyday life is the mostprominent use of persuasion we use subconsciously. They are usedsubconsciously because you may not know what they mea ... an culture used to houndwomen on the streets because they appear to be attractive. These two uses ofpersuasion I will discuss about in my paper. I will discuss the history ofboth and also how they are ...

(8 pages) 133 1 3.0 Jan/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

The American Change An analyse of Lyndon B. Johnson's Inaugural Address

ovember 22, 1963, when Kennedy was assassinated, Johnson was sworn in as President. Using skills of persuasion and calling on the legislators' respect for Kennedy, Johnson succeeded in gaining passage ...

(10 pages) 110 1 4.6 Oct/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Presidents

Should Quebec Have its Freedom?

persuasion paper on why Quebec should be free -At the end of October in 1995 Canada came close to fi ...

(9 pages) 80 0 2.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

William Brafdord Vs. Johm Smith

ures in Plymouth.Although the motives of each writer are not clearly represented in both selections persuasion is used on the reader of the text to pull him/her to authors' causes. In conclusion, both ...

(1 pages) 73 1 3.3 Oct/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Persuasion

Real good for a teacher that is totally into information..... One that doesn't dig persuasion. Very good. I like a report with no opinions.Persuasion is the force exerted to influence ... eryday we are bombarded with messages from people who wish to influence our behavior and attitudes. Persuasion can be used to accomplish good as well as bad, though, in my paper I will refrain from ma ... making value judgements and only report the factual aspects. I will discuss the two basic routes to persuasion, the elements involved, and ways to protect current attitudes and behaviors from change.W ...

(6 pages) 378 0 4.0 Nov/1994

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Satire

ciety. There are many methods they can use, including: threats of punishment, stern moral lectures, persuasion, and satire. Satire tries to take a clever and humorous approach to bring about reform in ... ye catching way. For many people this type of writing is much more effective than a lecture, boring persuasion, etc.Satire encourages people to think again about themselves and their beliefs. Most imp ...

(1 pages) 53 0 3.3 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Character and Fate in "The Mayor of Casterbridge" by Thomas Hardy.

being criticized for the quality of his corn. Henchard brings his fate upon himself for after much persuasion he convinces Farfrae to stay and employs him which is an ironic twist of fate as one day ...

(4 pages) 70 1 4.5 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Jane Austen's Use of style in Emma, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, and Pride and Prejudice

mon themes recurring throughout her novels. In four particular novels: Emma, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, and Pride and Prejudice, the reader may experience similar themes revolving around somew ... t situation in the uniting of Edward and Elinor, representing the "perfect couple."The third novel, Persuasion, is Austen's final published work before her death. The main character of this novel, Ann ...

(4 pages) 107 1 4.2 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

"And The Band Played On" - What Went Wrong

ion of Jim Curran, the head of the CDC, he puts the article on the bottom of his list. Upon further persuasion from the female doctor, Jim Curran finally agrees to consider the article for possible pu ...

(4 pages) 63 0 3.2 Mar/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

John Highfield Company and Puck Stop.

failure.Developmental leadership involves working with organizational members as partners and using persuasion and negotiation rather than formal power and authority to achieve high levels of commitme ... control and motivate themselves. It can increase the job satisfaction and work group effectiveness.Persuasion and negotiation. The manager should ask questions, interact with staffs as equals, use re ...

(13 pages) 111 0 3.6 Jun/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Comparison of Hannah Jelks and Maxine Faulks in "The Night of the Iguana" by Tennessee Williams.

te these crude acts of unkindness, on the inside, Maxine is very kind-hearted. With a little bit of persuasion on Shannon's part she finds it in herself to allow Hannah and Nonno to stay for a few nig ...

(2 pages) 19 0 0.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Comparison of Antigone and Creons leadership.

ntigone was committed. In his attempts to justify himself to the other characters, he used rational persuasion. This only revealed his gender bias toward women and his disdain for the views of his you ... at Creon began to comprehend the possibility of what others were trying to tell him.Use of Rational PersuasionCreon's use of rational persuasion in his attempt to justify his decision in punishing Ant ...

(5 pages) 140 1 4.3 Jul/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

About Hitler and his road to taking power, his life, and his role in the Holocaust.

irtually most of the reason that Hitler came to power.Hitler was a power-hungry man whose talent of persuasion worked very well to his advantage in Germany's time of utter disorder. Described as an am ... strous state, Germans turned to Hitler to lead them out of the terror. His gift in manipulation and persuasion was one of the primary reasons he had the opportunity to take over Germany and transform ...

(3 pages) 50 1 3.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

How does the film Chinatown endeavour to alter the hard boiled detective genre, give a brief discription.

ing the themes of crime and consequent justice. Unlike many hard boiled detective films of the noir persuasion, Chinatown isn't afraid to play with its constructed conventions. The story takes place i ...

(3 pages) 74 0 5.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies