Fishman's (1978) Analysis of Couples in Conversation Concluded That Women's

question 18

Multiple Choice

Fishman's (1978) analysis of couples in conversation concluded that women's use of informal phrases (such as d'ya know?) :

• A) reflects the growing equality between men and women
• B) * reflects the asymmetry between men and women
• C) reflects a lack of assertiveness in women
• D) reflects confidence and boldness in women

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