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Analyzing the Strength of Speech: Context, Techniques, and Language Power

This essay explores how the strength of speech varies based on context, audience, and purpose. By analyzing quotations through the lens of Lakoff's theory, we determine whether language is weak or strong in specific conversations. We also examine the nuances of women's 'weak' language and men's 'strong' language, considering their effectiveness in different scenarios, such as building relationships or asserting status. This analysis incorporates word-level exploration, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how language achieves its intended impact.

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Analyzing the Strength of Speech: Context, Techniques, and Language Power

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  1. 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: Name the technique (if possible) Is this weak or strong according to Lakoff? In this conversation, is it weak or strong? (you need to look at the other person’s response = cross reference) How does the context influence the ‘strength’ of the quotation?

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Let’s look at Text 1 • The context:

  5. For each quotation: • Name the technique (if possible) • Is this weak or strong according to Lakoff? • In this conversation, is it weak or strong? (you need to look at the other person’s response = cross reference) • How does the context influence the ‘strength’ of the quotation? Don’t miss opportunities for exploring at word level.

  6. 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.

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