LINKING ANALYSIS TO CONTEXT I will learn to

WHAT MAKES LANGUAGE POWERFUL? It does its job: it meets it purpose It is

GENERATE YOUR OWN THEORY In which situations would women’s ‘weak’ language be suitable and

LET’S LOOK AT TEXT 1 The context: Factor Location Relationship Purpose of conversation Any

For each quotation: 1) Name the technique (if possible) 2) Is this weak or

WRITE UP! To what extent is Lakoff’s theory applicable to text 1? Follow the

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LINKING ANALYSIS TO CONTEXT I will learn to judge the strength of speech based on the context of the situation. - I can add an extra layer to my analysis: For each quotation: 1) Name the technique (if possible) 2) Is this weak or strong according to Lakoff? 3) In this conversation, is it weak or strong? (you need to look at the other person’s response = cross reference) 4) How does the context influence the ‘strength’ of the quotation?

WHAT MAKES LANGUAGE POWERFUL? It does its job: it meets it purpose It is suitable for the audience It influences the audience’s opinion It overpowers the listener So powerful language in any situation is language which does one of the above.

GENERATE YOUR OWN THEORY In which situations would women’s ‘weak’ language be suitable and would men’s ‘strong’ language be suitable? In class we discussed how women’s ‘weak’ language is effective in situations where the purpose is the same as Tannen’s purposes for women: support, proposals, building relationships. Men’s strong language is effective in situations where the purpose is similar to men’s purposes according to Tannen: status, advice, conflict etc.

LET’S LOOK AT TEXT 1 The context: Factor Location Relationship Purpose of conversation Any other influencing factors. For example, seating position. In this text Who needs to be strongest?

For each quotation: 1) Name the technique (if possible) 2) Is this weak or strong according to Lakoff? 3) In this conversation, is it weak or strong? (you need to look at the other person’s response = cross reference) 4) How does the context influence the ‘strength’ of the quotation? Conclude: answer the question. Check! Is there anything which counter-acts your argument? Analyse it. Select words and phrases to support your claim. Analyse them. Highlight the conversation with strong/weak features. Overall, is the man stronger or weaker? Don’t miss opportunities for exploring at word level.

WRITE UP! To what extent is Lakoff’s theory applicable to text 1? Follow the 4 steps for structuring your essay; and answer the 4 questions for each paragraph in step 2. Complete your essay for homework. Due in: Friday.