Define Metacommunication

question 38

Essay

Define metacommunication. Then, briefly explain how Tannen's genderlects theory uses the concept of metacommunication to explain differences in how men and women communicate.

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Definitions:

Items of Prestige

Valuable objects or symbols that signify wealth, power, or social status within a community or culture.

Saga of Beowulf

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Frenzied Energy

Intense, uncontrolled activity or enthusiasm, often observable in dynamic performances or in expressions within artworks.

Utrecht Psalter

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