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Figure of Speech: Alliteration * Written by Tanveer Abbasi The word ' alliteration' , has its origin in Latin word "littera", which means to start with the same letter.  In literature, alliteration means occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words in poetry or prose. The following are some examples of alliteration: - Peter Pounce (A character in the Novel "Joseph Andrews") -   She sells sea shells by the sea shore. (A tongue twister) -   How can a clam cram in a clean cream can? -   Can you can a can as a canner can can a can? -   Dan's dog, Dove, dove deep in the dam, drinking dirty water. -   The store clerk stood and stared at me in stupor. -   Dunkin' Donuts (Brand name) -   Your financial future will fell into a free-fall. -   Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. -    PayPal (Brand name). -   The lion licked his lips. ...

The Changing Language Of Business * Written by Shirley Taylor Decades ago, our ancestors' speaking style matched their writing style. Just as it should. Over the decades, our speaking style has evolved. But what has happened to our writing? Every language evolves to reflect the current times and changing needs. In the early half of the 19th century, business communication was very formal, relationships were formed slowly, resulting in passive voice and over-politeness being the norm. In writing, people embellished their messages with flowery, bombastic words. Lengthy messages were filled with redundancies and verbosity. This was perfectly fine in those days. It was entirely normal for the times we were living in. In those days, the oral communication style matched the written communication style. Today, the language of business communication has changed. We are speaking to our colleagues, clients and stakeholders in a very warm, friendly, natural, relaxed, pe...

* Today we have the honor of featuring some very helpful lifeskills and business building skill tips from Donna J Thomas. The article was a bit longer than we normally publish so I have split it into two sections. Today is part 2... Find Part 1 via August 6th's post .  Can You Hear Me Now? 6 Ways to Listen to Clients 4. Listen for Buying Triggers You have probably heard that we base our buying decisions on emotion. Stirring up emotions may make people want what you offer. But most people are smart enough to not make a purely emotional decision, especially when it comes to their health or their money! You also need to appeal to their need and their logic. Make sure your marketing message will trigger an emotional response, a desire, a want. The emotional response then activates a reaction of need. Then complete your marketing message with a logical, compelling reason to buy your offer. As humans, we're ...

* Today we have the honor of featuring some very helpful lifeskills and business building skill tips from Donna J Thomas. The article was a bit longer than we normally publish so I have split it into two sections. Today is part 1... I'll publish the second half on August 9th .  Can You Hear Me Now? 6 Ways to Listen to Clients The primary purpose of any business is to make money. In fact, the definition of business is "exchanging goods or services for money." In most cases, revenue depends on customers or clients. The foundation for your successful enduring business is a long-term two-way relationship with your clients.  To foster this crucial relationship, you need to do only 2 things: (1) Listen for your clients' problem. What is their biggest need, pain or challenge that relates to your work? (2) Solve their problem. Respond to their need and help them do, be, get or keep it. Whether you attune to your cli...

 -- Quote of the Day --  --> “ We are changing the English language and going in the wrong direction because people who are misstating the language are on television and radio and they are saying words incorrectly and that is being spread all over the country. …When you speak you have to speak clearly and slowly – if you get to the point that you feel like you are speaking too slowly, you are probably speaking correctly. …It is really important how you communicate with people, that you move your mouth, your jaw and you take the time to articulate. ” ~ Bill Pattie --> Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on August 8 '12 titled: Communication Skills ForThe 21st Century  (*Click on the title to access the full discussion) -- World of Writing, Interview -- It is time for another World of Writing interview and today I'm happy to introduce Joseph Spencer -...

 -- Quote of the Day -- "The key to succeeding at anything in life ,   is to focus on the small victories."  ~ Mark Black -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   --> Did you know that almost 1million books were published in the US alone last year? Several million were submitted, and millions more never got that far. With the reach of the Internet and international English speaking readers out there – just how are we to get our work noticed among such a snowstorm of published books? Book developer, publicist, media coach, publishing guru  - Antoinette Kuritz is here to speak about the changing ways that we are reading. Antoinette is also the founder of the LaJolla Writers Conference. Today, she’ll offer an insider’s view as to the process of getting a book noticed, and how we can avoid getting ...

* Can you believe it is almost the end of March already? Whew time flies! -- Quote of the Day --  " Language exerts hidden power, like a moon on the tides ." ~  Alcaeus -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Well, it is time for another World of Writing segment of the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show. Today's episode will focus on Techniques and the Process of writing. Join us live, and drop in the live chat room as well: 10-11 AM (Pacific) - or access the archived episode later on: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/03/29/world-of-writing Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!