Hedges Expressions of Negotiation in Marnia Lazreg’s “Questioning the Veil”

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Published: 2026-07-16
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21410890
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Hedging, Pragmatik, Metadiskursus, Negosiasi, Questioning the Veil.

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Febby Zuliana Putri
Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Lisetyo Ariyanti, S.S., M.Pd.
Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Abstract

This study explore hedges expression in Marnia Lazreg’s “Questioning the Veil” (2009). This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach based on evasive expressions as defined by Salager-Meyer (1994) and Ken Hyland’s (2005) model of interactional metadiscourse. The empirical findings reveal 100 instances of hedging expressions, namely Shields (41), Approximators (35), Compound Hedges (13), and Emotionally-Charged Intensifiers (11). Pragmatically, this tool sharpens the author’s critical ability to mediate the conflict between socio-religious pressures and women’s individual autonomy. Structurally, the interaction between “Attitude” and “Engagement” creates a persuasive dialogic space for readers. This study concludes that hedging functions as a strategy to advocate for women’s autonomy without provoking radical resistance

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Vol. 13 No. 3 (2026): Argopuro: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa, ISSN 2988-6309

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Hedges Expressions of Negotiation in Marnia Lazreg’s “Questioning the Veil”. (2026). Argopuro: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21410890

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