Tannen's Argument

1. What is Tannen claiming, specifically about male and female behavior?
Tannen claims that men carefully choose their words to persuade women into doing as they want and need. Women give in too easily.
2. What is Brooks arguing? Is his argument limited to boys?
Brooks argument is not just limited to boys. This same issue pops up for girls as well. He argues that children are confined to acting a certain way when they are still developing and should be acting as children.
3. What evidence does Tannen offer to support her claims?
Tannen uses situations as her evidence.
4. At what point does Brooks begin using evidence? How does he use that evidence?
Brooks brings in the evidence in the beginning of the article. His evidence is more like a scenario.
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18. Based on the biographies you read at the beginning of this module, does each author have appropriate background to write with authority about these issues?
Yes, each other has an appropriate background to write with authority about thes
19. What does Tannen’s style and language tell the reader about her?
Tannen’s style of language tells the reader that she is a smart women that isn’t messed with by men.
20. What does Brooks’s style and language tell the reader about him?
Brooks language reveals that he is an ambitious man. His article shows that he may have even been one of those boys in class that couldn’t stand still.
21. Do the authors seem trustworthy? Why or why not?
The authors seems trustworthy in the sense that they bring in their own thought. The readers are able to follow without much confusion.
22. Do the authors seem deceptive? Why or why not?
No, the authors seems to be true to their words. They each have credible backgrounds.
23. Do the authors appear to be treating the issue seriously? Does Brooks or Tannen seem to be more serious?
Yes, both authors write seriously about their arguments.
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