The Power Of Words
Words have the power of life and death. Literally!21 total reviews
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
I am so glad you wrote on this subject. Wish I was as good with punctuation as you are. You did an incredible job addressing the topic in the first paragraph. The example you gave us describing the interaction between student and teacher was great.
Words can change the course of history.
One of my favorite bible verses is: Proverbs 15:4 Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Wonderful flash story!
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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I am so glad you wrote on this subject. Wish I was as good with punctuation as you are. You did an incredible job addressing the topic in the first paragraph. The example you gave us describing the interaction between student and teacher was great.
Words can change the course of history.
One of my favorite bible verses is: Proverbs 15:4 Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Wonderful flash story!
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Thanks so much for your kind and in-depth review.
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You are very welcome :)
Comment from royowen
Oh yes, there's a proverb in the Bible, that says, "The power of life and death are in the tongue, and those that eat their fruit will suffer the consequences." I think even the written word unleashed by the tongue, or read by the accused, can heal or wound. Beautifully written, great post, great narrative, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Oh yes, there's a proverb in the Bible, that says, "The power of life and death are in the tongue, and those that eat their fruit will suffer the consequences." I think even the written word unleashed by the tongue, or read by the accused, can heal or wound. Beautifully written, great post, great narrative, blessings Roy
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Thank you Roy!!! Well said!!!
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Well done
Comment from LJbutterfly
You have put into story form, a great discussion on the power of words. The teacher was wise in his demonstration of how words could make a person feel and the arrogant student would have done well not to interrupt. However, the ending is satisfying as the student has to laugh at his own ignorance. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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You have put into story form, a great discussion on the power of words. The teacher was wise in his demonstration of how words could make a person feel and the arrogant student would have done well not to interrupt. However, the ending is satisfying as the student has to laugh at his own ignorance. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Thanks for the analytic review. Yes, you are right, he learned a lesson on the spot!!
Comment from w.j.debi
There is nothing like an object lesson to drive home the point. This teacher is adept at getting the point across so the student appreciates and learns from the lesson. Excellent story.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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There is nothing like an object lesson to drive home the point. This teacher is adept at getting the point across so the student appreciates and learns from the lesson. Excellent story.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Thanks for the review. Yes, you are right, he learned a lesson on the spot!!
Comment from Heather Bagley
Awww how cute! I love how you chose the power of words for the plot of a writing prompt. Maybe it was just me, but I imagined a classroom from the early 1900s, and the whole class giggling at how the teacher pulled that off. ~Heather
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Awww how cute! I love how you chose the power of words for the plot of a writing prompt. Maybe it was just me, but I imagined a classroom from the early 1900s, and the whole class giggling at how the teacher pulled that off. ~Heather
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Thanks so much for your review !!!
Comment from zanya
Yes the point is amply illustrated here re the sheer power of words and the response they can generate- a lovely humorous touch here that carries the message.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Yes the point is amply illustrated here re the sheer power of words and the response they can generate- a lovely humorous touch here that carries the message.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Thanks so much for your kind review, Zanya!!!
Comment from Wendy G
Clever piece of writing, and the teacher showed her skill on the spur of the moment by providing a lived example of the truth of her words, a lesson the kid won't forget. Good story! Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Clever piece of writing, and the teacher showed her skill on the spur of the moment by providing a lived example of the truth of her words, a lesson the kid won't forget. Good story! Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Wendy, you are the only one who found this twist., thank you so much for your review!
Comment from Douglas Goff
Great entry for the two hundred word contest. I also thought if I was a teacher I would have had great fun messing with the students minds. Too funny.
Anyways, I saw no errors. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Great entry for the two hundred word contest. I also thought if I was a teacher I would have had great fun messing with the students minds. Too funny.
Anyways, I saw no errors. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
D
Comment Written 02-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Thanks Douglas!!
Comment from PoemsOfDD
This is a very good entry for the 200 words writing contest. It relays a strong message on the power of words and how word can make or break a situation. I like that this story is written to a classroom scene. Cleverly done.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2023
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This is a very good entry for the 200 words writing contest. It relays a strong message on the power of words and how word can make or break a situation. I like that this story is written to a classroom scene. Cleverly done.
Comment Written 02-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review!!!
Comment from Teri7
This is a very interesting and true story you have penned. Words can do a lot of harm to someone or it can encourage them. We can speak life or death with the words we say. This is even in the Bible. God created the world with words. God made words and He created us! Best wishes in the contest. Teri
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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2023
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This is a very interesting and true story you have penned. Words can do a lot of harm to someone or it can encourage them. We can speak life or death with the words we say. This is even in the Bible. God created the world with words. God made words and He created us! Best wishes in the contest. Teri
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 02-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind and in-depth review, Teri!!!
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You are so welcome!!!
