Which of the Following Is True of Masculine Speech Community

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of masculine speech community members?

• A) They tend to regard language as important for accomplishing instrumental tasks, gaining status, and maintaining control of the conversation.
• B) Only men are masculine speech community members.
• C) They do not think talking is important.
• D) They are not as skilled at using language as members of female speech communities.
• E) All of the above

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