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Download full textWang, Yuling – English Language Teaching, 2010
Based on Adaptation Theory, the article analyzes the production process of hedges. The procedure consists of the continuous making of choices in linguistic forms and communicative strategies. These choices are made just for adaptation to the contextual correlates. Besides, the adaptation process is dynamic, intentional and bidirectional.
Descriptors: Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Context Effect, Decision Making
