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Language and Power

This NPR report seems to be about dating and romantic relationships, but listen to the end when the researcher reveals secrets about the language we use and the power it connotes. Read Gatsby, pp. 69-72 and count how many times each character uses the word "I" inside of quotes of dialogue.

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