How does Oprah influence people through the use of speech?
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Ask your teacher if she thinks Oprah would be nearly as influential if she was not wealthy and the host of her own show. Doubtful.\n\nSo your answer is: Money and fame.
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Oprah has told the story many times.  She knew her looks would never take her anywhere.  But she was a determined child and wanted to be successful.  She developed the love for reading (smart things, not stupid love novels).  Once she became educated, she had the confidence to make choices and live out her goals.\n\nThe rest where opportunities that came her way.  Like starting her own local show and later syndicating her show from the advise of Roger Ebert.  Her life-time partner is in finance and guided her well into wealth.  \n\nAll her smarts got her famous.  She's isn't a stupid person with good looks and luck, she's actually VERY intelligent and has a big heart.
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I totally agree with you. Oprah would be a great president. She's nice to everyone and she's not biased. She's just a great woman and will show other nations that we care.
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I vote Oprah! She is a wonderful role model for African Americans. Heck, she is a wonderful role model for anyone!
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LMFAO at this question, it might depend on how well worn they are, as clothes lose their strength a bit the more they are washed.  It might also depend on whether or not Oprah was on her weight loss binges, or weight gain binges!
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oprah, she is spiritual and balanced
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A good speaker will make every member of her audience feel like she is speaking to them.  Therefore, making eye contact with the listeners is essential.  It makes the listeners feel that you think they are important.  Just be sure you don't lose your place if you are reading.
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She is different,  but Freedom of Speech. I am not saying I like her but her, talk has us talking. She makes the world go around. I guess.
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The voice is the instrument of communication.
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Money has a tendency to do that to ya.\n\nOprah has so much money that she forgot what is was like to be a poor black woman struggling to make ends meet. She cannot relate to black people. Which reminds me of a conversation I was having with my mom the other day about clergy.\n\nThere was a time when the minister had an everyday job like me and you. (Assuming that you are broke like me.) And he lived a a parsonage, which was a modest house that was in close proximity to the Church. People could come to the church 24 hours a day. The minister was available to meet the needs of the congregation, provided that he wasn't at work, and it was FREE! Now look how religion has changed. The minister makes six figures in large cities. He has a better car than I do and a bigger house than I do. When I need to see him, I have to talk to his assistant first. And when someone finally does come, it is a "church representative." And then, they wonder why more people don't go to church. Why should I come to church and tithe when the money is going to buy the first lady a Luis Vuitton handbag? I can't relate anymore.\n\nWhat does all that have to do with Oprah? She can no longer reach me or other black people because we have nothing in common. Oprah has more in common with people who are well off. Her personal interest stories and most of her book recommendations appeal to a different audience. Besides all that, Oprah can be so PHONY!
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Hi,\n Don't forget Oprah Winfrey, she also started out as a poor girl when she was younger.\n Now Oprah has her own talk show and even has own Magazine sold on store shelves everywhere.\n I think Oprah has been an inspiration to a lot of people out there and I hope that she is an inspiration to you too!\n Good luck to you!
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It's hard to figure out that relationship...sometimes they have so much admiration for each other, then Oprah will give a certain look or comment as to what Gayle has done or said that makes it very apparent who the star of the relationship is...I too like Oprah, but she seems to be taking a different turn with some of shows, and she comes off as a bit arrogant, patronizing and sometimes racist...DON'T get me wrong, she has done so much for so many, and I respect her for that, but PLEASE, do we really have to be subjected to "her favorite things and Legend's Ball" ? And if you notice, she seems to be much more "real" when she has African American guests, i.e., more hugging, hand holding and an all in all more congenial way in which she speaks when they are on the show.....
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People think that using sophisticated words makes you sound more educated because educated people use sophisticated words.  If you know how to use the words, you can get higher status without having the education.\n\nTry thinking about what gives people higher status in your native language.  I bet it's something similar.
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She started making more and more money the louder and bolder she got. Same happened with Limbaugh. Republicans reward loudmouth bold regardless whether or not they speak the truth.
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Lets see now how we define this celebrity thing.\n\nA celebrity is one who actually touches the hearts and minds of so many that he/she becomes the talk of the town, a dinner table discussion, living room topic.\n\nNot necessarily with loads of money, but yes the power that they command is influence over people.\n\nNow everything in life comes for a price (there's nothing for free -you end up paying for it one way or the other).\n\nNow this celebrity thing comes with a load of responsibilties. Once you are a celeb, forget about your personal life, there is none -you have to measure up to that level. Some people claim that they have their personal life and decisions are theirs to make -that is grossly irresponsible.\n\nYou (as celeb) make sure that you do not influence people in the wrong sense, since they (people) listen to you and take you as a role model -especially youngsters. \n\nWhat you wear, your language, your views, what you do, how you behave -it is not necessary to take on the job of a social ambassador (that they already are) but become more responsible for what they stand for and how they want people to mimic them. \n\nWhat I think every celeb, worth his/her mettle, should gear up is for the bigger load of responsibility that comes with the job. Make sure the influence is the right one and not just to stay in the news. They have the gift of making a difference to all those whom they may never ever get to know, but who will cherish their memory and sight may be for the rest of his/her life.\n\nMake the best use of this gift, make a difference that could change generations.
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Communication is a way of talking to people.
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Oprah is annoying.  She need to quit flaunting her money around.