声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Significance of the Study
1.3 Aims of Study
1.4 Data and Methodology
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Definition of Discourse Markers
2.2 Features of Discourse Markers
2.2.1 Non-truth-conditionality in Semantics
2.2.2 Un-compositionality,Flexibility and Selectivity in Syntax
2.2.3 Connectivity in Coherence
2.3 Previous Studies of Diseourse Markers
2.3.1 Foreign Studies of Discourse Markers
2.3.2 Domestic Studies of Discourse Markers
Chapter 3 The Adaptation Theory
3.1 The Adaptation Theory
3.2 Constitution of the Adaptation Theory
3.3 Discourse Markers Serving as Adaptation Strategy
Chapter 4 Discourse Markers Adapting to Linguistic Context in A Farewell to Arms
4.1 Relevance-adaptation Mode
4.2 Pragmatic Functions to the Prior Proposition
4.2.1 Strengthening the Prior Proposition
4.2.2 Inferring the Prior Proposition
4.2.3 Weakening the Prior Proposition
4.2.4 Negating the Prior Proposition
4.3 Pragmatic Function to Current and Following Proposition
4.3.1 Highlighting the Proposition
4.3.2 Complementing the Proposition
4.3.3 Exaggerating the Proposition
4.3.4 Repairing the Proposition
4.3.5 Better Locating the Subject under Discussion
4.3.6 Avoiding Commitment
Chapter 5 Discourse Markers Adapting to Non-Linguistic Context in A Farewell to Arms
5.1 Establishing Relationships
5.2 Performing Subjects
5.2.1 Introducing Subjects
5.2.2 Transferring Subjects
5.2.3 Terminating Subjects
5.3 Filling the Blanks in Speech Flow
5.4 Pragmatic Functions in Communicative Course
5.4.1 Drawing Attention to the New Information
5.4.2 Drawing Attention to the Shared Information
5.5 Reflecting Attitude towards the Information
5.6 Mitigating Face Threatening
Chapter 6 Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Limitations
Bibliography
攻读硕士学位期间发表的论文及其它成果
Acknowledgements