Interpersonal function is one of the three metafunctions of language. This paper investigates the interpersonal meanings in Chinese cosmetic advertising discourse from mood, modality and appraise the three aspects. Ba...Interpersonal function is one of the three metafunctions of language. This paper investigates the interpersonal meanings in Chinese cosmetic advertising discourse from mood, modality and appraise the three aspects. Based on an exploratory study of data of six typical Chinese cosmetic advertising discourses, the paper claims that the distribution of mood and modality has close link with the interpersonal meaning in advertising. The Functional Grammar and Appraisal System help to reveal the interpersonal meanings of the discourse concerned.展开更多
Language plays an important role in interpersonal communication, among which the importance of formulaic language shall never be under-estimated. Reflected in not only the language of individual language users but als...Language plays an important role in interpersonal communication, among which the importance of formulaic language shall never be under-estimated. Reflected in not only the language of individual language users but also language community, formulaic language could help establish and maintain human relationships. Meanwhile, interpersonal function is the most important one among the three metafunctions of language. The present paper aims to find the interface between functional grammar and the study of formulaic language, and consequently the significance of formulaic language in the realization of interoersonal function.展开更多
Wang Xi-feng, one of the most outstanding characters in the famous Chinese classical fiction Hong Lou Meng （The Story of the Stone）. The theoretical basis for this paper is Interpersonal Function propounded by M.A.K...Wang Xi-feng, one of the most outstanding characters in the famous Chinese classical fiction Hong Lou Meng （The Story of the Stone）. The theoretical basis for this paper is Interpersonal Function propounded by M.A.K.Halliday. The paper tries to make a tentative study on the translation of Wang Xi-feng＇s speech in Hong Lou Meng by analyzing Hawkes＇version. It has demonstrated that： to reappear a vivid image of Wang Xi-feng, the translated version reflects Wang＇s personality which properly corresponds to the original. The translator is obeyed by ＂What Wang says should conform to her personality＂.展开更多
Wang Xi-feng, one of the most outstanding characters in the famous Chinese classical fiction Hong Lou Meng （The Story of the Stone）. The theoretical basis for this paper is Interpersonal Function propounded by M.A.K...Wang Xi-feng, one of the most outstanding characters in the famous Chinese classical fiction Hong Lou Meng （The Story of the Stone）. The theoretical basis for this paper is Interpersonal Function propounded by M.A.K.Halliday. The paper tries to make a tentative study on the translation of Wang Xi-feng＇s speech in Hung Lou Meng by analyzing Hawkes＇version. It has demonstrated that： to reappear a vivid image of Wang Xi-feng, the translated version reflects Wang＇s personality speech which properly corresponds to the original by coincide with her social status and identity. The translator is obeyed by ＂What Wang says should coincide with her social status and identity＂.展开更多
Wang Xi-feng, one of the most outstanding characters in the famous Chinese classical fiction Hong Lou Meng （The Story of the Stone）. The theoretical basis for this paper is Interpersonal Function propounded by M,A.K...Wang Xi-feng, one of the most outstanding characters in the famous Chinese classical fiction Hong Lou Meng （The Story of the Stone）. The theoretical basis for this paper is Interpersonal Function propounded by M,A.K.Halliday. The paper tries to make a tentative study on the translation of Wang Xi-feng＇s speech in Hong Lou Meng by analyzing Hawkes＇ version. It has demonstrated that： to reappear a vivid image of Wang Xi-feng, the translated version reflects Wang＇s speech which properly corresponds to the original coincides with special time and occasion. The translator is obeyed by ＂What Wang says should coincide with time and occasion＂.展开更多
With the development of global economy, more and more business negotiations are proceeding in which conflicts and disputes are inevitable. Business negotiations involve interpersonal relationships, which is usually ex...With the development of global economy, more and more business negotiations are proceeding in which conflicts and disputes are inevitable. Business negotiations involve interpersonal relationships, which is usually expressed by mood and modality. Modal verbs, as an essential approach for expressing politeness with rich meanings of modality, are widely employed in business negotiations.This paper focuses on analyzing the polite usages of modal verbs in business negotiations by Politeness Principle. Based on this theory, three interpersonal functions expressed by modal verbs are to be studied: Cost-and-Benefit, Humor and Choice.展开更多
文摘Interpersonal function is one of the three metafunctions of language. This paper investigates the interpersonal meanings in Chinese cosmetic advertising discourse from mood, modality and appraise the three aspects. Based on an exploratory study of data of six typical Chinese cosmetic advertising discourses, the paper claims that the distribution of mood and modality has close link with the interpersonal meaning in advertising. The Functional Grammar and Appraisal System help to reveal the interpersonal meanings of the discourse concerned.
文摘Language plays an important role in interpersonal communication, among which the importance of formulaic language shall never be under-estimated. Reflected in not only the language of individual language users but also language community, formulaic language could help establish and maintain human relationships. Meanwhile, interpersonal function is the most important one among the three metafunctions of language. The present paper aims to find the interface between functional grammar and the study of formulaic language, and consequently the significance of formulaic language in the realization of interoersonal function.
文摘Wang Xi-feng, one of the most outstanding characters in the famous Chinese classical fiction Hong Lou Meng （The Story of the Stone）. The theoretical basis for this paper is Interpersonal Function propounded by M.A.K.Halliday. The paper tries to make a tentative study on the translation of Wang Xi-feng＇s speech in Hong Lou Meng by analyzing Hawkes＇version. It has demonstrated that： to reappear a vivid image of Wang Xi-feng, the translated version reflects Wang＇s personality which properly corresponds to the original. The translator is obeyed by ＂What Wang says should conform to her personality＂.
文摘Wang Xi-feng, one of the most outstanding characters in the famous Chinese classical fiction Hong Lou Meng （The Story of the Stone）. The theoretical basis for this paper is Interpersonal Function propounded by M.A.K.Halliday. The paper tries to make a tentative study on the translation of Wang Xi-feng＇s speech in Hung Lou Meng by analyzing Hawkes＇version. It has demonstrated that： to reappear a vivid image of Wang Xi-feng, the translated version reflects Wang＇s personality speech which properly corresponds to the original by coincide with her social status and identity. The translator is obeyed by ＂What Wang says should coincide with her social status and identity＂.
文摘Wang Xi-feng, one of the most outstanding characters in the famous Chinese classical fiction Hong Lou Meng （The Story of the Stone）. The theoretical basis for this paper is Interpersonal Function propounded by M,A.K.Halliday. The paper tries to make a tentative study on the translation of Wang Xi-feng＇s speech in Hong Lou Meng by analyzing Hawkes＇ version. It has demonstrated that： to reappear a vivid image of Wang Xi-feng, the translated version reflects Wang＇s speech which properly corresponds to the original coincides with special time and occasion. The translator is obeyed by ＂What Wang says should coincide with time and occasion＂.
文摘With the development of global economy, more and more business negotiations are proceeding in which conflicts and disputes are inevitable. Business negotiations involve interpersonal relationships, which is usually expressed by mood and modality. Modal verbs, as an essential approach for expressing politeness with rich meanings of modality, are widely employed in business negotiations.This paper focuses on analyzing the polite usages of modal verbs in business negotiations by Politeness Principle. Based on this theory, three interpersonal functions expressed by modal verbs are to be studied: Cost-and-Benefit, Humor and Choice.
