【语言的间接性研究】陈秀娟.pdf
Masters Degree Thesis A Study of Indirectness of Language Major:English Linguistics and Literature Auther:Chen Xiujuan Supervisor:Professor Chen Linhua Department of English College of Foreign Languages JiLin University December,1997
Introduction The simplest use of language is that the speaker utters a sentence and exactly means whathe says.But itis sOften that the speaker meansmuch more than what he says,Or much richer than hisliteral meaning.In this case,the speakerindirectly conveys his intended meaningfor the purpose of p
Chapter OneIndirectnessofLanguage To faciliate connunication,speakers often try to avoid directly impos- ing their own views or wills on hearers so as to reach a successful and effec- tive communication.They seldom directly express theirforcefulrequests and directives,intead.