声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Objectives of the Study
1.3 Structure of the Paper
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Previous Studies on Modality
2.1.1 Previous Studies on Modality abroad
2.1.2 Previous Studies on Modality at home
2.2 Previous Studies on Contrastive Discourse Analysis
2.2.1 Previous Studies on Contrastive Discourse Analysis abroad
2.2.2 Previous Studies on Contrastive Discourse Analysis at home
2.3 Summary
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1Interpersonal Function in Halliday’s Functional Grammar
3.2 Halliday’s Theory of Modality
3.2.1 Types of Modality
3.2.2 Orientation of Modality
3.2.3 Values of Modality
3.3 Linguistic Realizations of Modality in English and Chinese
Chapter Four A Contrastive Analysis of Interpersonal Meaning in Military Power Reports
4.1 Overview of the Research Design
4.2 Comparative Analysis of Modality System
4.2.1 Finite Modal Operators
4.2.2 Modal Adjunets
4.2.3 Expansions of Predieator
4.2.4 Metaphors of Modality
4.2.5 Frequency of Modal Occurrence
4.3 Discussion
4.3.1 Summary of Comparative Analysis of Modality System in English and Chinese
4.3.2 Possible Reasons for Dimrenees
4.3.3 InterpersonalMeaning Reflected in Comparative Analysis of Military Reports ofChina andAmerica
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Findings of the study
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Study
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