Language and Gender Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tag question? Give an example.
A
A statement used as a question:
‘It’s hot out, isn’t it?’
2
Q
What is a hedge?
A
We use hedges to soften what we say or write. Hedges are an important part of polite conversation. They make what we say less direct.
3
Q
What is indirect speech?
A
Making an insinuation to avoid direct speech.
4
Q
What is an intensifier?
A
Adding an adjective or adverb to an adjective to make the meaning more strong.
