声明
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Research Objectives and Significance
1.3 Thesis Structure
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definition of Hedges
2.2 Classification of Hedges
2.3 Previous Studies on Hedges from Differeot Perspectives
2.3.1 From the Perspective of Semantics
2.3.2 From the Perspective of Pragmatics
2.3.3 From the Perspective of Discourse Analysis
2.3.4 From the Perspective of Interpersonal Meaning
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Appraisal Theory
3.1.1 Attitude
3.1.2 Engagement
3.1.3 Graduation
3.2 Relationship between Hedges and Appraisal Resources
Chapter Four Research Methodology
4.1 Research Questions
4.2 Research Instruments
4.2.1 Tokenization
4.2.2 Annotation
4.2.3 Retrieval Software
4.3 Data Collection
4.4 Research Procedures
4.5 Research Reliability and Validity
Chapter Five Results and Discussion
5.1.1 Similarities and Differences in the General Distribution of Hedges as Appraisal Resources in CFPC and AFPC
5.1.2 Similarities and Differences in the Distribution of Hedges as Engagement Resources in CFPC and AFPC
5.1.3 Similarities and Differences in the Distribution of Hedges as Graduation Resources in CFPC and AFPC
5.2 Possible Reasons for the Similarities and Differences
5.2.1 Possible Reasons for the Similarities
5.2.2 Possible Reasons for the Differences
5.3 Interpersonal Meanings Realized by Hedges as Appraisal Resources in CFPC and AFPC
5.3.1 Enhancing Reliability and Persuasiveness
5.3.2 Showing Politeness and Building a Harmonious Interpersonal Relationship
5.3.3 Taking a Firm Standpoint and Showing Confidence
5.3.4 Achieving Self-Protection and Avoiding Responsibility
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings
The similarities and differences in the distribution of hedges as appraisal resources in CFPC and AFPC
Possible reasons for the above similarities and differences
Interpersonal meanings realized by hedges as appraisal resources in CFPC and AFPC
6.2 Implications
6.3 Limitations
6.4 Suggestions for the Future Study
参考文献
Appendix Ⅰ Ten Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokespersons' Regular Press Conferences
Appendix Ⅱ Ten U.S. Daily Press Briefings
作者简介
致谢
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