English Language: Spoken: LAKOFF
- Created by: Annie
- Created on: 17-12-12 20:05
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ROBIN LAKOFF
Robin Lakoff developed the following terms of female speech:
1) Hedging - Phrases such as 'sort of', 'kind of' and 'like'
2) Empty Adjectives - Phrases such as 'Fabulous', 'Gorgeous' and 'Pretty'
3) Super-polite forms - Phrases such as 'would you mind...' and 'is it okay if...'
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