Acknowledgements
摘要
ABSTRACT
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Research Objectives
1.3 Organization of the Research
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Metaphor Study Abroad
2.1.1 Substitution Theory
2.1.2 Comparison Theory
2.1.3 Interaction Theory
2.1.4 Conceptual Theory
2.2 Metaphor Study in China
2.3 Cultural Coherence of Metaphor
Chapter Three Research Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 The Study of “Black and White” from the Metaphorical Perspective
3.3 Methodology of the Research
3.3.1 Data Collection
3.3.2 Analysis Methodology
3.3.3 Identification of Metaphors
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 Frequency of “Black and White” Metaphors
4.2 Metaphorical Meanings of “Black and White”
4.2.1 Meanings of “Black” Metaphor
4.2.2 Meanings of “White” Metaphor
4.3 Similarities and Differences
4.3.1 Perceptual or Biological Basis
4.3.2 Linguistic or Cultural Basis
4.3.3 Different Perception
4.3.4 Traditions and Customs
4.3.5 History
4.3.6 Religion
4.3.7 Everyday Life
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of the Study
5.1.1 The Sharing Similarities
5.1.2 The Significant Differences
5.1.3 The Causes
5.2 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Further Studies
References
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