英语疑问句音系结构的句法——语用功能

The Syntax-pragmatic Functions of Prosodic Features in English Interrogatives

英语音系结构中的语调可以传递句法、语用等信息,将音系结构的具体变量(如边界调)与句法、语用功能相结合已成为音系研究的重要领域之一,然而国内外关于英语音系结构的研究极少涉及句法和语用功能。本研究结合句法和语用功能对英语一般疑问句和特殊疑问句的音系结构进行分析,归纳出不同类型疑问句的音系结构在特定语篇环境中所表达的语用含义。文章为疑问句音系结构的实证研究提供了更科学的理论依据,对二语学习者实现准确有效的言语交际具有一定的实际指导意义。

The intonation patterns of prosodic features in English interrogatives can convey syntactic and pragmatic information.The studies on variables(such as boundary tones)of prosodic features and syntax-pragmatic functions have become one of the most significant research fields of prosody.However,the studies on English prosodic features from syntax-pragmatic perspective are exceptionally rare.This study analyses the prosodic features of English yes/no question and wh-question from syntax-pragmatic perspective,and concludes the pragmatic meanings of dfferent types of interrogatives expressed in certain discourse environment.This paper provides a more scientific theoretical basis for empirical studies on prosodic features of English interrogatives as well as practical instruction for accurate and effective speech communication by L2 learners.