Acknowledgements
声明
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Purpose and significance of the study
1.3 Data Collection and Methodology
1.4 Layout of the thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Literature Review of Hedges
2.1.1 Definition of Hedges
2.1.2 Classifications of Hedges
2.1.3 Studies on Hedges at Home and Abroad
2.2 A Review of TV Talk Show
2.2.1 A Brief Introduction of TV Talk Show
2.2.2 Previous Studies on TV Talk Show at Home and Abroad
2.3 Summary
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Jef Verschueren and Adaptation Theory
3.2 Language Using and Making Choices
3.3 Three Properties of Language
3.4 Four Angles of Investigation
3.4.1 Contextual Correlates of Adaptability
3.4.2 Structural Objects of Adaptability
3.4.3 Dynamics of Adaptability
3.4.4 Salience of Adaptability
3.4.5 Summary
Chapter Four An Adaptation Analysis of Hedges in TV Talk Show Intimate Talk with Li Jing
4.1 Frequency and Distribution of the Four Types of Hedges in Intimate Talk with Li Jing
4.1.1 Frequency and Distribution of the Hedges in Each Episode
4.1.2 Hedges of Top Ranks in Intimate Talk with Li Jing
4.2 An Adaptation Analysis of the Hedges in Intimate Talk with Li Jing
4.2.1 Adaptation to the Mental World
4.2.2 Adaptation to the Social World
4.2.3 Adaptation to the Physical World
4.3 Summary
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of the Study
5.2 Limitations of the Present Study
5.3 Suggestions for Further Study
Bibliography
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