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| Acknowledgements | 第1-5
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| Abstract | 第5-7
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| 摘要 | 第7-13
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| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第13-18
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| · The object of the study | 第13
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| · The rationale of the study | 第13-14
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| · The objective of the study | 第14-15
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| · The methodology of the study | 第15-16
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| · The organization of the thesis | 第16-18
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| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第18-32
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| · Introduction | 第18
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| · Approaches to RQs | 第18-30
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| · Rhetorical Analysis | 第18-19
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| · Grammatical Analysis | 第19-22
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| · Pragmatic Analysis | 第22-30
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| · Summary | 第30-32
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| Chapter 3 The Identification and Interpretation of RQs in Chinese Contexts | 第32-50
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| · Introduction | 第32
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| · The Identification and Interpretation Frame of RQs in Chinese Contexts | 第32-45
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| · Theoretical Background of the Framework | 第32-34
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| · The identification of Chinese RQs | 第34-42
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| · Previous definitions of Chinese RQs | 第34-37
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| · Distinctive features of Chinese RQs | 第37-42
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| · The discrepancy between the interrogative form of the rhetorical question and its communicative function as a statement | 第37-38
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| · The polarity shift between the rhetorical question and its implied answer | 第38-39
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| · The multifunctionality of the RQs | 第39-41
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| · The indirectness and implicitness of RQs in conveying meanings | 第41-42
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| · The interpretation of Chinese RQs | 第42-45
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| · Redefining RQs | 第45-48
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| · A classification of responses to RQs | 第45-48
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| · Redefining RQs | 第48
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| · Summary | 第48-50
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| Chapter 4 Theoretical Framework of This Study | 第50-60
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| · Introduction | 第50
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| · A rough picture of the Adaptation Theory | 第50-54
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| · Pragmtics as a general functional perspective on language use | 第50-51
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| · A process of choice making | 第51-52
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| · Three key notions | 第52-53
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| · Four tasks of investigation | 第53-54
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| · The Characterization of the Conceptual Framework | 第54-60
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| · RQs as a result of linguistic choices | 第54-56
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| · RQs as the realization of adaptation | 第56-60
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| Chapter 5 Interpersonal Functions of RQs in Chinese Contexts | 第60-73
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| · Introduction | 第60-61
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| · Interpersonal Functions of RQs in Chinese Contexts | 第61-72
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| · Settling interpersonal conflicts | 第61-69
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| · Redressing undesirable assertives | 第61-66
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| · Achieving the goal of criticism indirectly | 第61-64
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| · Masking the intent of sarcasm | 第64-65
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| · Attenuating the disagreement force | 第65-66
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| · Minimizing the imposition of certain competitive directives | 第66-69
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| · Intensifying interpersonal relationships | 第69-72
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| · Summary | 第72-73
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| Chapter 6 RQs as Realization of Adaptation in Chinese Contexts | 第73-93
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| · Introduction | 第73
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| · Adaptation realized through RQs | 第73-92
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| · Adaptation to the social world | 第73-79
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| · Adaptation to the unequal power relations | 第74-76
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| · Adaptation to the close social distance | 第76-79
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| · Adaptation to the mental world | 第79-82
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| · Adaptation to the addresser's negative emotions | 第79-80
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| · Adaptation to the addresser's motivation | 第80-82
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| · Adaptation to the politeness theory | 第82-86
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| · RQs as a softener of FTAs | 第82-84
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| · Adaptation to the maxims of politeness | 第84-86
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| · One category of RQs with unique Chinese characteristics | 第86-92
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| · Summary | 第92-93
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| Chapter 7 Conclusion | 第93-98
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| · Introduction | 第93
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| · Major findings of the study | 第93-95
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| · Implications of the study | 第95-96
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| · Limitations of the study | 第96
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| · Suggestions for future research | 第96-98
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| Bibliography | 第98-100页 |
