Key language features - gender

Question 1

What is a Tag question ?
*women’s speech features

Answer 1

A tag question is a short question added to the end of a statement, usually to confirm information or seek agreement.

‘it’s nice, isn’t it ?

Question 2

What is hedging ?
*women’s speech features

Answer 2

Hedges is a linguistic strategy used to make statements less direct, more polite, or less forceful - “sort of, “maybe”, “ I think “

Question 3

What is politeness strategies ?
*women’s speech features

Answer 3

Politeness strategies are techniques used in conversation to show respect, avoid offending others, or maintain social harmony.

Question 4

Give 3 mens speech features (Tannen)

Answer 4

1. Raport talk - Men use language to give information, assert status, or solve problems
2. Men use interruptions - as part of competitive conversation
   3.Use of commands and fewer politeness markers