When it comes to communication, words get it done. Words can sell, excite, inflame, prompt sacrifice, mend hearts, and that’s not even the beginning. People remember leaders for their words. The right ...

This type of language can be either objective or subjective. Objective language includes making verifiable statements. Some ...

If you’ve been paying attention to how Russian President Vladimir Putin talks about the war in Ukraine, you may have noticed a pattern. Putin often uses words to mean exactly the opposite of what they ...

Gemma King receives funding from the Australian Research Council. In Dune’s sandswept colonialist dystopia of the distant future, power is a force best handled – and transferred – surreptitiously. In ...

Creating a standout resume and cover letter is essential for ambitious job seekers aiming for career advancement. Power verbs help resumes stand out to readers by delivering a clear message about your ...

This post was written by Beth Mark, M.D., and the Climate Committee at the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Metaphors have a special place in language. They get into one’s feelings and ...

Dudum is a Palestinian-Syrian-American writer currently working on a memoir about living in the diaspora as a Palestinian in America. She is a graduate of Columbia University In today’s near-constant ...