声明
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Study Objective
1.3 Study Significance
1.4 Thesis Structure
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Studies on Conceptual Metaphor
2.1.1 Studies Aboard
2.1.2 Studies at Home
2.2 Studies on Nobel Literature Addresses
2.2.1 Studies Aboard
2.2.2 Studies at Home
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Definition of Conceptual Metaphor
3.2 Classification of Conceptual Metaphor
3.2.1 Ontological Metaphor
3.2.2 Orientational Metaphor
3.2.3 Structural Metaphor
3.3 Working Mechanism of Conceptual Metaphor
3.4 Functions of Conceptual Metaphor
3.4.1 Rhetorical Function
3.4.2 Cognitive Function
3.4.3 Cultural Function
3.4.4 Social Function
Chapter Four Methodology
4.1 Research Questions
4.2 Data Collection
Chapter Five Data Analysis and Discussion
5.1 Data Analysis of the Nobel Literature Addresses
5.1.1 Analysis of Ontological Metaphors
5.1.2 Analysis of Orientational Metaphors
5.1.3 Analysis of Structural Metaphors
5.2 Functions of Conceptual Metaphor in Nobel Literature Addresses
5.2.1 Rhetoric Function
5.2.2 Cognitive Function
5.2.3 Cultural Function
5.2.4 Social Function
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Study Findings
6.2 Study Limitations and Implications
致谢
参考文献
Appendix A:Publication
Appendix B:Sources of Data
Appendix C:Informative Abstract in Chinese
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