Vivid Voices

I agree with what this article says about the volume of your voice affecting how people see you. When you are louder, you appear to be more confident. However, being loud doesn’t necessarily mean that people will want to listen to you more. The article showed that if you want to be persuasive, you should both raise and lower your voice. This comes off as confident, but does not set off “reactance”. Reactance is what psychologists call what our brain does when someone is attempting to persuade us. We automatically try to “push back” or “‘counterargue’”. I’ve felt myself do this to others many times and others have done this to me. I’ve learned from this article that it helps to talk loudly when trying to persuade people, but it also helps to speak softly here and there. I also thought it was interesting when it said that persuading in person is more effective than through technology. Dr Alex Lickerman wrote, “At some point, we must remind ourselves, any changes we make to a creation no longer make it better but just different (and sometimes worse).” These tips will be useful for me in college, when I get a job, and in my personal life.

This image is showing a girl using her voice. Voices can be used to communicate things between people and I think that this image is showing a girl being empowered by using her voice. In the article, Tim is talking about how the way you say things can be more persuasive than what you are saying. In the image, a girl has what looks like sound waves around her. These sound waves are bright, eye catching, and big. She has varied the volume of her voice. In the article, If she were trying to persuade me to buy something than the results would be successful. Just by looking at this picture I was drawn to find out more about the article.

When I looked at this picture the first thing I saw were the lines coming from the girl, which I first thought were just a design. I see know that these lines are sound waves, these lines are her voice. In this picture she isn’t the most important thing her voice is. I don’t know what she’s saying, but what I do know is that the representation of her voice in this picture was the first thing to catch my attention. “IT’S NOT WHAT YOU SAY, IT’S HOW YOU SAY IT.” I know this sounds cheesy (even the author of the article knew it was cheesy), but that doesn’t make it less true. This picture doesn’t give us her words, but it does show her inflection and the way she says her words. According to the article you are more persuasive if you vary your volume when you speak. You can see that this girl did exactly that because the sound waves coming from her are all different sizes. Those different sized waves, the different volumes, are what caught my attention. “We allocate a lot less attention to how we’re saying what we’re saying. But how we say things can be significant.” This picture shows someone who thinks about how they say what they say, and that made a difference for me. I noticed her voice more than anything in the picture, even though her voice was accompanied by no words.

This picture reminds me of a time when I was about to explode! It was my 13th birthday and I had about eight guys over to celebrate. While I was waiting for everyone to come, I was playing basketball with the boys who arrived early. Everything was going great, until my sister came outside to annoy me. To this day, she will still admit, she was trying to bug me. Anyway, when she came outside, a basketball had rolled away into the grass. My sister and I went chasing after it and of course she got a head start. I caught up to her, grabbed her, and gently brought her to the ground. With my luck, she fractured her wrist when I had gently hugged her to the ground. She went inside crying her eyes out. The next think I heard was “HOGAN!”. My friends just looked at me, knowing I was in big trouble. My parents screamed at me and gave me the lecture I have heard about 100x, about not roughhousing with my little sister. I tried telling them it was an accident and she made it sound worse, by telling them I “tackled” her. My parents threatened of canceling the party, 5 minutes before! After arguing and convincing them I somehow won.

This picture reminds me of a time when I was about to explode! It was my 13th birthday and I had about eight guys over to celebrate. While I was waiting for everyone to come, I was playing basketball with the boys who arrived early. Everything was going great, until my sister came outside to annoy me. To this day, she will still admit, she was trying to bug me. Anyway, when she came outside, a basketball had rolled away into the grass. My sister and I went chasing after it and of course she got a head start. I caught up to her, grabbed her, and gently brought her to the ground. With my luck, she fractured her wrist when I had gently hugged her to the ground. She went inside crying her eyes out. The next think I heard was “HOGAN!”. My friends just looked at me, knowing I was in big trouble. My parents screamed at me and gave me the lecture I have heard about 100x, about not roughhousing with my little sister. I tried telling them it was an accident and she made it sound worse, by telling them I “tackled” her. My parents threatened of canceling the party, 5 minutes before! After arguing and convincing them I somehow won.

I can say that speaking up does persuade me more and give me more persuasion when talking to others. I have to try to persuade my brother a lot whenever I don’t want to do something even if I’m told to do something I will try to persuade him that he’s supposed to do it. When I’m doing that I’ll raise my voice unintentionally I don’t realize it until I think back on like I am now. But there’s something that when raising your voice that could happen and you don’t want to happen and when that happens when you raise your voice too much. Let’s say you were trying to persuade someone and the person is arguing back because they don’t want to be persuaded they’re putting up the shield. So you both start raising your voice then you start yelling and from my experience you don’t want to be yelling it will not help you but only hurt you. This can be a hard thing to avoid but when you do hear this happening it could also lead to a fight. Just remember if you’re trying to persuade someone think of what they think, think of their opinion and try to use that to your advantage while at the same time raise your voice a little bit.

When looking at this image it seems that it’s saying that to be unique, inspirational and loud when speaking and that it’s okay to. This inspires me to be brave when speaking as well. This picture reminds me of a time when I do debates in class. The reason why because everyone is trying to say their opinion. In the article it states how you appear more confident when you try to be persuasive. When being persuasive it's not about your tone of voice but also your body language on how it appears to your audience . This makes it whatever you are saying more effective. I think the general message for this article is look more confident and you will sound more persuasive.

1/2 This image reminds me of my music teacher. Even though she has been teaching piano for the good part of three decades, singing is her passion, and she often sings opera. Voice was always her way of expressing herself, and when she sings, she can do it extremely loudly and with many different tones. Additionally, she is very outspoken, and the woman in the image seems to share the same trait; she wants to be heard, just as my teacher does. Many different colors and shapes emit from her mouth in all directions, and her stance shows that she will not back down from what she is saying. My teacher is the same way; whether it is on stage performing opera or discussing politics, she can and will make her voice heard. After reading the article, it adds another meaning to the image. The article discusses about how to make yourself sound more persuasive, and describes the science behind persuasion. People typically are repelled to listening to others who are trying to persuade them, but if you articulate yourself well and speak slightly louder than normal, people are more inclined to listen. This is a useful skill to have when arguing, whether it be with my dad about politics or at debate club, because it also implements another level of respect that is needed for a fair discussion.

2/2 Additionally, I feel as if the part about being physically present is wildly important. Being able to look at the person I am debating with and see their body movements, analyze their tone, and look them in the eyes as I present my perspective has always been a much more beneficial experience than texting it, or even saying it over the phone. In person discussions add way more depth to a conversation that is needed to discuss heavy topics, so when it was mentioned in the article that this can make you more persuasive, I immediately believed it.

When I look at this picture I see a confident girl speaking out not caring about others opinions. Her hands on her hips and sparkles around the waves length lead me to believe this. This picture reminds me of a time when I was too scared to voice my opinion to others in fear they would judge me, I just agreed with what they said even though I might not agree with it. As time went on I became more confident with speaking out my own opinions and sometimes my friends would actually agree with me. When I gave a speech for my class I tried to use tips like changing the volume of your voice and using powerful words. A study from Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says changing the tone and volume of your voice slightly can help you come off as more persuasive. I think that helped me a little because I end up getting a good grade on my speech and knowing that has helped me make better arguments against something I do or don’t agree with.

This picture speaks volumes to me, pun intended. It makes me feel like what is about to be said is going to be interesting just based on the variety of colors in the picture and the squiggly lines. It is a perfect opening to this article because it draws you in. And drawing you in to what someone is saying is what this article is all about. Fluctuating the volume of your voice and speaking slightly louder than you normally do can help you be more persuasive. It is interesting to learn that people are often reactive to what is being said to them and our natural instinct is to almost doubt what we are hearing. But simple, subtle techniques like altering your volume and speaking with confidence can help you be more persuasive. It is also intriguing to read about the impact of speaking to someone in person versus composing the perfect email. According to the article, people come across as more human when we hear their voice as opposed to when we simply read their words. This is something valuable to know in getting through life, especially in this day and age when so much communication is done online. The power of speaking directly, clearly and persuasively to others can make all the difference in the world to our success.

I believe that this image is showing how people can be very loud and can suppress the voices of others. The lady is being bombarded by all kinds of noises and conversations and isn’t able to speak herself. This reminds me of when I one time had a seminar with the whole class. During this seminar it was difficult to speak as people would talk over you and go on a tangent about something random. Speaking your opinion is difficult because if people don’t agree, they will tell you that your wrong. Research shows that when we are trying to be persuasive, the volume of our words are increased, when spoken. The article states that this effect makes you look more confident when you speak, which has an overall impact on being persuasive. Changing your voice isn’t the only way to improve persuasiveness, but so is being physically present. Mr Berger says that when being physically present, “We give them more sense of mind, we think of them more as real people when they use their voice. Being persuasive is based on body language and the tone of one’s voice.

The way you express your words is the most powerful thing when it comes to communicating with another person. Especially when you are trying to persuade someone. It’s not all about what you say, it’s how you say it. It does not mean that the actual words you are saying have no influence, meaning, or importance. But the way you express it makes it so much more effective. I feel that the person in the picture is saying something important with life and passion instead of sounding like a robot. If there was a picture to represent someone sounding boring or dead the lines would be gray and straight instead of being vibrant and full of life.

This image inspires me to be loud, creative and colorful within each and everyday of my life. This image inspires for me to have strength and boldness when speaking. That is it okay to be heard and to speak your mind. When it comes to persuasion as it is talked about in the article, Voice is key. A paper published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology talks about how you can become more persuasive by fluctuating your voice when you are speaking. From loud to soft to grab the attention of your audience. This is so very important, especially when it comes to speeches in classrooms, reading out loud or any other form where you are in front of an audience. Character and Vivid Voice shows that you are less scared even when you are in front of a crowd. You are able to grab attention from others and even leave with your audience wanting more when you are strong and using voice. As teens it is scary to speak in front of others. It’s hard for us to express using voice in a classroom or any aspect, but our teachers push us to use voice and be persuasive so that when we hit the real world we are more comfortable within what we have to say for ourselves.

This picture reminds me of a time when I heard a woman give a speech about her life and the things that she has had to go through as she was growing up. This made me think about all of the hardships that I have had to go through and I compare my life to hers and I found some similarities. Later that day I kept thinking about our two lives and how she had the courage to go up to the front of the room and speak about hers when I know for a fact that I would never do that, even if someone paid me. I think that sharing such personal information to a group or crowd of people is a difficult thing because these people know nothing about you or your life and you are about to tell them some of your worst hardships. This just makes no sense to me. What is the reasoning for telling all these random strangers your story, I mean they didn’t ask. But this picture just reminds me that some people find it necessary and enjoy it.

Most of the time when someone tries to persuade you you’re able to tell. The words they say and how they say them set off an alarm in our brains to be wary. It’s called reactance. If you’re trying to convince someone of something think less about the words you say but how you say them. Talking louder is one way. When you speak louder is makes you seem more confident therefore more knowledgeable and that makes it easier to convince or persuade someone. Another thing is being physically present. When you’re texting someone it’ll make you seem less human so when you’re standing right there in front of them, they'll give you more “sense of mind”. In this picture she looks like she is yelling and she wants to be heard. The different colors and shapes or the wavelength I think are the different ways people perceive what she’s saying.

The way I see it, the picture expresses how strong someone's words and voice can go, how powerful it can be and how beautiful our words can be as well. The picture shows how this girl is letting her words come out loud and clear, that all our voices and opinions are important and not to let anyone else tell you otherwise. We have the power to inspire, change, and love with our voices alone.Though most people have heard this phrase enough to last you multiple lifetimes, just be yourself.

Part 2- Just like what this lady is experiencing, everyone experiences frustrating moments during which they feel they are being ignored. For example, I have a group of friends who I often hang out and spend time with. While we are socializing, I realize that it is difficult for me to get my point across because five to ten other people are also talking over each other, trying to get their point across. During these moments, I experiencing feelings of frustration because no one is paying attention to what I am trying to convey. Even though I think my message is important, everyone else thinks that their message is the most important. Sometimes while I am arguing with a friend or a family member, I feel like the lady in this image and deeply wish to drive my message into the other person. However, instead of being aggressive, I patiently wait for the other person to get his/her point across and then I take my turn to speak. After listening to the other person, I say what I so desperately desired to say. Instead of talking over the other person, I speak afterwards, allowing me to fully convey what I wish to convey. I believe that patience is an essential quality to have when trying to spread a message or idea and that everyone should be patient and calm instead of desperate and aggressive.

Part 1- It is apparent that the lady in the image deeply desires for her voice to be heard. The different wavelengths of sound coming out of her mouth demonstrate how she is trying as hard as she can to have her voice heard and her message delivered. Perhaps her family and her friends do not pay attention to her. Maybe she is arguing or debating with somebody and is trying to persuade someone else to share her viewpoint. Perhaps she is trying to express an idea but no one is taking the time to listen to her. She could be a scientist who came up with a brilliant discovery, but everyone else laughed at her and refused to believe her discovery would work. She seems to be experiencing a struggle that has been universally known throughout history: getting people to listen.

When I look at this image, I see someone amplifying their voice to make an impact. From my own interpretation, I feel that the message this picture is conveying is that you can say something small but say it in a way that makes it meaningful. If you emphasize your speech and enhance the message you’re getting across, your audience will feel the vibrancy and impact of your words. It’s almost like saying “I’ll give you a reason to listen.” This image sparks a specific memory of mine where I witnessed someone standing up for their beliefs. While their message might sound insignificant to the other side, the way they delivered it with confidence and clarity made it one of the most inspiring arguments I’ve heard. Think more about how to sound powerful when you’re speaking and many will find you reliable.

Speech that moves us To see one's own emotion Express the feeling Harness voice. To Listen To Watch To Free, Free our mind from its cage And let the stories flow. We Hide We Cover We Fret To speak one's mind Demands of us the best Don't Hide! Don't Worry! Don't Fear! Yell! Be Free! Free yourself to do the Anything The Impossible, The Possible Express your Mind's sandbox! Stand Up! Stand Ready! Stand to face the world And have the world face you! Speak!

When I look at this photo, to me, it shows personality. Some people are quiet which is shown by the lower side of the spectrum while other are loud and that is shown by the large side of the spectrum. The bright colours also remind me of personality because some people have that kind of vibe to them. Bright. Colourful. Loud. The person in the center of the photo seems as though they are singing or saying something with purpose. When I say thing with a purpose, I typically stand a little taller, am a bit louder, and my thoughts on that subject really shoot out of my body language. Not everyone is the same but I tend to be a louder person. When im confident in what im doing, I show that and am proud. Other are quiet kinda like the smaller end of the spectrum. Quiet. Peaceful. Still colourful but not in the same way as the louder people.

Believe and share what you believe. Do what you love. Shine however you want to.To me, this image represents the freedom of speech and expressing yourself. It reminds me of the time I played the piano at Carnegie Hall, where I was alone on stage for only about three minutes. I played a Spanish piece and tried to be as expressive as possible. I think that image also represents girl-power.

Let out your anger, sing, you control your voice. Also let in ideas, new inspirations, that can change your perspective of the world. Be assertive.

Scream. Sing. Let it all out with the one thing we can control-our voice. Who knows, when we let everything out, it could be beautiful. When we allow this weight to be lifted and we give in to the want for someone to know, our lives can become a little more beautiful and free. When we close ourselves off to the wondering world, that's just yearning to help us, we're trapping ourselves in a never ending cycle. Scream. Sing. let it all out with the one thing we can control-our voice.

This image sparks up a memory from a few years ago. I’m Jewish, so when I turned 13 years old, I had a Bat Mitzvah. It was one of the most inspiring and moving events in my life. The reason this reminds me of the image is because the woman is speaking in color, she’s saying something that has meaning, and spreading her good in the world. That’s exactly what a Bat Mitzvah is. It’s reading an excerpt from the Torah, and spreading good to those around you.

Hearing voices, whether from other people or from yourself, telling you to be the person you are not is overwhelming when you’re just trying to accept yourself and the world you’re living in. Even if those voices are just trying to make you a better person. Sometimes there’s just too many of them. That makes you feel trapped, confined, in a jumble of sound waves, against a wall of darkness, simultaneously defending yourself from them and trying to take all of them in.

Not all are Born with Talent Not talent like Mine They say People should Let their talent Shine I raise my head High And stand Tall My voice soaring Above and Beyond Reaching the Highs and falling to the Lows I can see the Sound around me Swirling With stars and Shapes Of all kinds The world’s problems Cease to exist And instead, are Replaced with soothing Melodies Melodies That are so fragile And mystical They seem Fake Impossible Almost as impossible As this world Seems And as fragile As those who Live in it Almost

My voice is generally pretty loud, just ask my friends. whenever we're on the train to or from school, they're the ones always telling me to shut up or speak quieter. To me though, my voice never sounds very loud, except of course in my head. Now of course, to anyone reading, your going to be saying, "Wow. He's stupid. He says his voice is loud, but it doesn't sound loud." But here's why; I'm thinking about loud as in having the courage to speak out, and, with me, the only time I do is behind a computer screen, or anywhere where I'm not talking to someone face to face. So, I don't consider myself to be loud, but really I consider some of the most quiet people I know, to be the loudest.

My voice doesn’t have the strength I wish it had; not when I want it to anyways. Whenever I want to sound confident, take charge and express my thoughts I come off shy, or moody, sometimes downright rude according to my dad. But people, at least my close friends, see me as “the loud friend”. My voice is only powerful when I blurt out nonsense. I say something stupid, or pointless or speak without thinking. And everyone seems to hear what I have to say then. I can never seem to be able to control my voice, always quiet when I want it to be strong and always loud when I don’t want it to be. Perhaps I’m overthinking it but I feel that my title as “the loud friend” is misleading. People think I talk a lot, but that’s not what I see. I constantly find myself failing miserably at conversation, I can never think of a goof response to anything that's not "Mm'kay". I can see why my older friends may think I’m talkative sine they knew me back when I was actually social (which is a generous statement). But the only reason I can see for other’s thinking so, is that when I do talk it is considerably louder than most of my friends normal speaking voices. And so they remember all the time I talk because I’m a loud person. That’s the only reason I can think of. If a teacher calls me to speak in front of the classroom and I sound unsure of myself, it’s not because I don’t believe what I say, it’s because I trust my ability to do a split more than I trust my mouth. I can’t even do a split.

Stand up straight Don’t slouch Keep your head held high Speak up Talk with poise Make your voice heard Mask your nerves Calm your fears Brush the worries away They can’t know What goes on Inside your fretful brain.

I try to explain But they don't get the pain they don't hear what I say All they see is child who who is to young to understand I want know I want to learn I want to be heard But I am "Too Young" that topic is for grown ups So let me grow up I have opinonsand ideas I know things I have beliefs I want to be heard I am not a little girl

When I look at this picture I see a girl who has a beautiful singing voice. Not only does she have a beautiful voice, but when she sings amazing things happen. I suppose if I’m going to tell a story about her I might as well give her a name - Susie the singer. Susie is a 17 year old girl who lives in Cedar Park, Texas. When Susie sings she makes people happy, and in today’s world happiness is one of the greatest things you can give someone. Try and make someone happy today.

Silent screams echo around, Unheard in a domain of solitude, Broken into faint whispers, Longing for connection, Swirling lights stretched into scraps Of forgotten words Holding vivid voices Dulled And lost fading into a void.

Mothers are always so loving and caring people. But, every once in a while mothers can get a little upset. This mother is looking for her kids. However, after a few unsuccessful minutes of searching, she decided to let them find her. She let out a terrifying motherly scream, that could be heard around the block. But in the end her kids did hear their mother and come running. Whether it was out of respect for their mother, or the fear that that scream had just brought upon them.