声明
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Purpose and Significance of this Research
1.3 Data Collection and Methodology
1.4 The Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Previous Studies on Conceptual Metaphor
2.2 Previous Studies on Discourse Coherence of Conceptual Metaphor
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Definition of Conceptual Metaphor
3.2 Classification of Conceptual Metaphor
3.3 Cross-Domain Mapping Theory of Conceptual Metaphor
Chapter Four Conceptual Metaphors in English Sports News
4.1 Structural Metaphor
4.2 Ontological Metaphor
4.3 Orientational Metaphor
Chapter Five Implications of the Coherent Function of Conceptual Metaphor for English Sports News
5.1 Coherence in Discourse
5.2 Coherent Function of Conceptual Metaphor in English Sports News
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Studies
参考文献
Appendix
致谢
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