Robin Lakoff, one of the first linguists to write about gender differences, claimed that women tend to use more tag questions at the end of sentences (such as "don't you agree?" and "haven't you?") than men

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In the textbook, the authors mention Tohuizen’s strategies for intensifying relationships. Which strategy involves asking the partner to talk about the relationship?

A. increased rewards B. social support C. direct definitional bid D. relationship negotiation

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"One out of four women will be sexually assaulted during their college year." is an example

of what type of supporting material? What will be an ideal response?

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Do not refer back to the introduction in your conclusion; that only bores the audience

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What are two guidelines for crafting a eulogy?

What will be an ideal response?

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