WorksheetsThere is No Unmarked Woman
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is an example of a gendered “linguistic particle”?
“will”
“makeup”
“ette”
. “tense”
“form”
The primary rhetorical function of the quotation from Alfre Woodard (top of page 2) is to
demonstrate that even successful women are marked
exemplify the broader claim that appears in the subsequent sentence
offer a counterpoint to the author’s central argument
anticipate the reader’s objections to the argument by appealing to authority
set up a larger argument about the bias against women in particular occupations
In this essay, Tannen argues that women are “marked” in which of the following ways?
I. linguistically
II. physically
III. emotionally
I only
II only
III only
I and II
I, II and III
The specific men's clothing descriptions from the conference illustrate which of the following claims?
Men’s clothing is never marked.
Few men are willing to wear clothing that stands out.
Women’s clothing options are more diverse than men’s.
Men can choose to dress in unmarked styles.
Women rarely choose to wear neutral clothing.
In context, the author’s claim that clothes that are “not sexy” are “lent meaning by the knowledge that they could have been” most directly implies which of the following?
Women are seen as objects regardless of what they wear.
Men impose fashion choices on women
Women are more likely to be perceived as attractive when they wear revealing clothing
Women who wear sexy clothing are seen as less competent and less professional than women who dress in modest clothing.
Not wearing sexy clothing is seen as an overt rejection of sexuality rather than as a neutral style choice.
In the context of the passage, which of the following can be inferred from the author’s claim that “for men, no makeup is unmarked”?
I. For men, makeup is marked
II. For women, no makeup is marked
III. For women, makeup is unmarked
I only
II only
III only
I and II only
I, II, and III
The rhetorical effect of the opening descriptions of the women's appearances is to
provide the author's claim
provide a specific example to back up her forthcoming claim
demonstrate how men's appearances are unmarked
give the author's authority
provide background information
The author uses all of the following rhetorical strategies in this essay EXCEPT
compare and contrast
firsthand experience
statistics
frame
What is the rhetorical function of the final lines: "Some days you just want to get dressed and go about your business. But if you're a woman, you can't, because there is no unmarked woman."
They reiterate her overall claim.
They provide an additional difficulty that women face in life.
They provide a succinct conclusion to the overall argument of the passage.
They connect back to the opening anecdote.
all of the above
On the last page, Tannen describes feedback she received after writing a book on gender differences.
"Then why do you think she's male-bashing?"
He answered, with disarming honesty, "Because she's a woman and she's saying things about men."
What was the purpose of the inclusion of this anecdote?
It provides an expert example to back up her overall claim.
It makes the essay stronger by providing a male point of view on the issue she is discussing.
It describes yet another way that women can be marked, merely by speaking about gender differences.
It provides a humorous break from an otherwise serious topic.
It exemplifies the definition of "male-bashing".
