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30 Ιουν 2019 · The paper aims to identify the most common types of hedges used in the two types of discourse, explore their structural types and pragmatic features, and account for their usage in the two types...
Definition : Hedges and hedging are linguistic devices, e.g. words, phrases, clauses, and other constructions, that are used to limit or qualify a statement, reduce the degree of certainty and commit-ment, and project politeness. Here are a few examples.
1 Ιουλ 2015 · The present study explores the use of hedges in academic writing based on Hyland's (1996) pragmatic framework of hedging orientations. It also elicits insight from specialist informants on the...
This theoretical analysis reveals how the study of hedges extended from a semantic to a pragmatic perspective that included context and cultural variables as crucial factors for the appropriate use and interpretation of hedges.
1 Νοε 2019 · The present study explores the use of hedges in academic writing based on Hyland's (1996) pragmatic framework of hedging orientations. It also elicits insight from specialist informants on the...
1 Δεκ 2000 · Extensive literature recognises the important roles of hedges and boosters in effective (academic) writing and demonstrates that writers’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds influence their use, …
Academic writing exhibits six main features: it is complex, formal, objective, explicit, hedged, and responsible. Hedges are linguistic devices which writers use to present statements with accuracy and caution, without commitment, and protecting themselves from the audience’s criticism.
