Genderlect Styles Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
genderlect | a term suggesting that masculine and feminine styles of discourse are best viewed as two distinct cultural dialects |
rapport | the typical conversation style of women, which seeks to establish connection with others |
report talk | the typical monologic style of men, which seeks to command attention, convey information, and win arguments |
cooperative overlap | a supportive interruption often meant to show agreement and solidarity with the speaker |
tag question | a short question at the end of a declarative statement, often used by women to soften the sting of potential disagreement or invite open, friendly dialogue |
aha factor | a subjective standard ascribing validity to an idea when it resonates with one's personal experience |
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