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致谢
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Research Questions
1.3 Research Methodology
1.4 Research Significance
1.5 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Previous Research on Multimodal Metaphor
2.1.1 Research on Multimodal Metaphor Abroad
2.1.2 Research on Multimodal Metaphor at Home
2.2 Previous Research on Metaphoric Gestures
2.2.1 Research on Metaphoric Gestures Abroad
2.2.2 Research on Metaphoric Gestures at Home
2.3 Previous Research on Conceptual Integration Theory
2.3.1 Research on Conceptual Integration Theory Abroad
2.3.2 Research on Conceptual Integration Theory at Home
2.4 Previous Research on TED Talks
2.4.1 Research on TED Talks Abroad
2.4.2 Research on TED Talks at Home
Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework
3.1 Multimodal Metaphor Theory
3.1.1 Modality and Multimodality
3.1.2 Conceptual Metaphor and Multimodal Metaphor
3.1.3 Multimodal Metaphoric Gestures
3.2 Conceptual Integration Theory
3.2.1 Mental Spaces
3.2.2 Conceptual Integration Model
3.2.3 Conceptual Integration with Gesture Participation
Chapter 4 Patterns and Distribution of Multimodal Metaphoric Gestures in Motivational TED Talks
4.1 Data Description
4.1.1 Research Instrument
4.1.2 Research Procedure
4.2 Types of Multimodal Metaphoric Gestures
4.2.1 Dual-modal Metaphoric Gestures
4.2.2 Tri-modal Metaphoric Gestures
4.2.3 Multi-modal Metaphoric Gestures
4.3 Meaning Patterns of Multimodal Metaphoric Gestures
4.3.1 Alignment Pattern
4.3.2 Consecution Pattern
4.3.3 Complement Pattern
Chapter 5 Cognitive Motivations Underlying Multimodal Metaphoric Gestures in Motivational TED Talks
5.1 Meaning Construction of Multimodal Metaphoric Gestures
5.1.1 Conceptual Integration Model of Alignment
5.1.2 Conceptual Integration Model of Consecution
5.1.3 Conceptual Integration Model of Complement
5.2 Cognitive Mechanism Underlying Multimodal Metaphoric Gestures
5.2.1 Gesture as a Window to the Mind
5.2.2 Grounded Mental Space
5.2.3 The Cognitive Model of Multimodal Metaphoric Gestures
5.3 The Functions of Multimodal Metaphoric Gestures in Motivational TED Talks
5.3.1 From the Speaker/Gesturer’s Perspective
5.3.2 From the Listener/Observer’s Perspective
Chapter 6 Conclusions
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Significance and Implications
6.3 Limitations and Suggestions
参考文献
Papers Published During the Study for M. A. Degree
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