声明
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 The Significance of the Study
1.3 Data Collection
1.4 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definitions
2.2 A Review of Metaphor Research
2.3 A Review of Conceptual Metaphor Theory
2.4 Studies of Conceptual Metaphors in Political Discourses
Chapter Three Theoretical Foundation
3.1 Conceptual Metaphor Identification
3.2 Working Mechanism of Conceptual Metaphor
3.3 The Experiential Basis of Metaphor
Chapter Four The Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors in Chinese and American Political Speeches
4.1 The“Journey”Metaphors
4.2 The“War”Metaphors
4.4 The“Family”Metaphors
4.5 The“Plant”Metaphors
4.6 Unique Conceptual Metaphors
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of the Study
5.2 Implications of the Study
5.3 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Future Research
Appendix
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致谢
The Author ’s Biography
西安电子科技大学;
