The Female Brain

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Key Terms-Introduction

Chapters 1-2

Chapters 3-5

Chapters 6-7

Epilogue-Appendix 3

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Tools

Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

The Female Brain has been both criticized and lauded for its use of literary devices. How does the heavy use of devices such as hyperbole, metaphor, and hypophora impact the text and Brizendine’s credibility?

Providing specific in-text citations and a thorough reference section is common practice in the academic and scientific communities. Why did Brizendine choose to deviate from this norm? How does the lack of clear citations affect the text?

Who is the intended audience for The Female Brain? How does the author identify and connect with her intended audience in the text?