WEEK9: Trump/Putin/Thatcher using words as Propaganda


https://www.yourdictionary.com/slideshow/donald-trump-20-most-frequently-used-words.html



I decided to focus on the way in which political figures use words as propaganda. Each figure has a tendency to use repetition making certain words more prominent. For example, Trump uses the word 'Amazing' often when delivering speeches. He also uses words associated with animals which I have previously looked at when producing an editorial piece. 

Putin's vocabulary appears sterner and more serious with words such as 'order', 'dangerous' and 'destroy. In one of his speeches he explains 'The task of the government is not only to pour honey into a cup, but sometimes to give bitter medicine.' Trump promises 'amazing' outcomes, whereas Putin seems to have a more realistic approach, explaining that you will not always favour some of the government's decisions.

I also looked at Thatcher's approach, which seems to be more positive and quite motivational. Her use of words such as 'patient, 'plan' and 'fight' suggests she realistic in that's sense that she understands nothing you want to 'achieve' is ever easy. Words such as 'business' and 'powerful', I think relate to her being strong minded and also her nickname 'The Iron Lady'.

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