The document provides guidance on structuring an essay response that analyzes how language is used by speakers to create meaning and build relationships. It recommends introducing the speakers and context, exploring language features and spoken language techniques, and linking the analysis to Lakoff's theory on language and gender from her work "Man Made Language". Specific language elements that could be discussed include fillers, hedges, tag questions, and backchanneling. The document also provides a suggested structure and example for writing about spoken language techniques.