声明
致谢
Chapter One INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study
1.3 Layout of the Thesis
Chapter Two LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Definition of Metaphor
2.2Conceptual Metaphors in Political Discourse at Home
2.3 Conceptual Metaphors in Political Discourse Abroad
2.4 Previous Studies on President Xi Jinping’s Speeches
2.5 Limitations of the Previous Studies
Chapter Three THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
3.1Conceptual Metaphor Theory
3.1.1 Theoretical Basis of Conceptual Metaphors
3.1.2 Mechanism of Conceptual Metaphors
3.2Critical Metaphor Analysis
3.2.1 Metaphor Identification
3.2.2 Metaphor Interpretation
3.2.3 MetaphorExplanation
Chapter Four METHODOLOGY
4.1 Research Questions
4.2 Data Collection
4.3 Research Methods
Chapter Five RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
5.1 Metaphor Identification of Xi Jinping’s Speeches
5.1.1 Types of Conceptual Metaphors in Selected Speeches
5.1.2 Classification of Conceptual Metaphors Based on Source Domains
5.2 Metaphor Interpretation of Xi Jinping’s Speeches
5.2.1 Journey Metaphor
5.2.2 Construction Metaphor
5.2.3 Human Metaphor
5.2.4 War Metaphor
5.2.5 Family Metaphor
5.2.6 Other Metaphors
5.3 Metaphor Explanation of Xi Jinping’s Speeches
5.3.1 Cognitive Factors Influencing the Choice of Metaphors
5.3.2 Social Factors Influencing the Choice of Metaphors
Chapter Six CONCLUSION
6.1 Major Findings of the Research
6.2 Implications of the Research
6.3Limitations of the Research
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