Paper 1 · Communication
Which of the following statements are true in the context of hedges in relation to emoticons?
- Hedges are pragmatic values that modify the speech act, not the logical form of the utterance
- Hedges are referred to as a direct modification of propositional content
- Hedges may be divided into strengtheners and softeners
- Hedges indicate something about the speaker's commitment to what is being said, and so modify the illocutionary force
A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
D1, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four statements about hedges are true, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four statements about hedges are true, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★Hedges are pragmatic values that modify the speech act, not the logical form.
★They are described as a direct modification of the propositional content.
★They may be divided into strengtheners and softeners.
★They show the speaker's commitment and so modify the illocutionary force.
★So statements 1, 2, 3 and 4 are all correct.
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