Abstract
The world we live in has become an ocean filled with undulating waves of motivational messages. People ply the earth with vain looks; every unfortunate encounter seems to be welcomed with lots of bitterness. What can be done to remedy this situation? This is where motivational speakers come to the stage. When people face various life challenges, they often resort to a motivational quote for a bit of inspiration. This study sets out to look at the rhetoric in some motivational quotes in a bid to elicit those elements that make them more resonant to the extent that some have become celebrated parts of society's lexicon. Using the rhetorical theory by (Selzer 2003), we discovered from the 100 quotes analyzed from Facebook that a subtle combination of good words mitting, motivational psychology and rhetorical appeals inspire people. Well-structured messages that use figures of speech and appeal to our inspirational nature can be meaningful and powerful in shaping our thoughts hence aiding us to appreciate some valuable things in our lives that have been underestimated.
Highlights
| ABSTRACT The world we live in has become an ocean filled with undulating waves of motivational messages
Using the canons of rhetoric and the three appeals to analyze the rhetorical success of motivational quotes proved very successful
Social media is a medium through which most people share their works, and creativity is the order of the day
Summary
| ABSTRACT The world we live in has become an ocean filled with undulating waves of motivational messages. Using the rhetorical theory by (Selzer 2003), we discovered from the 100 quotes analyzed from Facebook that a subtle combination of good words mitting, motivational psychology and rhetorical appeals inspire people. Well-structured messages that use figures of speech and appeal to our inspirational nature can be meaningful and powerful in shaping our thoughts aiding us to appreciate some valuable things in our lives that have been underestimated. Influential business people, film stars or successful people dish out quotes daily, educating them on how to live a happy life. These messages carry along with them hope and Motivation. This study sets out to analyze some quotes in order to demonstrate the power of rhetoric in their persuasive success What makes a quote powerful? This study sets out to analyze some quotes in order to demonstrate the power of rhetoric in their persuasive success
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
