In his book "Metadiscourse: Exploring Interaction in Writing" (2005), Ken Hyland discusses the concept of metadiscourse and its role in various genres, particularly in academic and professional writing. Here are some key points he made about genre:
1. **Metadiscourse and Genre Interaction**: Hyland emphasizes that different genres interact with their readers in distinct ways. For instance, metadiscourse is used in academic writing to guide readers through complex information and to signal the writer's attitude and understanding of the material. This interaction is crucial for engaging the audience and conveying the intended message effectively[3][4].
2. **Metadiscourse in Academic Genres**: Hyland examines how metadiscourse functions in various academic genres, such as research articles, abstracts, and other forms of academic writing. He highlights how metadiscourse markers like hedging, boosting, and attitude markers contribute to the rhetorical distinctiveness of these genres[3][4].
