Chapter 34 Genderlect Styles Vocab

Question 1

Genderlect

Answer 1

Term suggesting that masculine and feminine styles of discourse are best viewed as to distinct dialects( man & women roles are distinct)

Question 2

Rapport talk

Answer 2

Typical conversational style of women which seeks to establish connection with others

Question 3

Report talk

Answer 3

Typical monologue style of men(seek to command, attention, convey information, and win arguments)

Question 4

Cooperative overlap

Answer 4

Supportive interruption; meant to show agreement & allegiance with speaker

Question 5

Tag question

Answer 5

Short question at the end of a declaration(often used by women); soften blow of potential disagreement: harm connection?

Question 6

Speech community

Answer 6

Community of people who understand the strategies, goals, and ways of interpreting communication(ins and outs)

Question 7

Aha factor

Answer 7

A subjective standard ascribing validity to an idea ->when it resonates with one’s personal experience