Abstract5-6
摘要6-9
List of Tables9-10
List of Figures10-11
Chapter One Introduction11-13
Chapter Two Literature Review13-20
2.1 Studies on Interpersonal Meaning13-17
2.1.1 Studies Abroad13-16
2.1.1.1 Philological Study13-14
2.1.1.2 Linguistic Study14
2.1.1.3 Cultural Study14-15
2.1.1.4 Interpersonal Meaning Model15-16
2.1.2 Domestic Studies16-17
2.2 Modapty System17-18
2.3 Studies on Hongloumeng’s Engpsh Versions18-20
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework20-27
3.1 Brief Introduction to Interpersonal Meaning20
3.2 Modapty System20-24
3.2.1 Two Types of Modapty20-22
3.2.2 Orientation of Modapty22-23
3.2.3 Value of Modapty23-24
3.3 Construction Model of Interpersonal Meaning Improved by ZHeng Yuanhui24-27
Chapter Four Interpersonal Meaning by Modapty System i n The Story of the Stone27-52
4.1 Reasons for Choosing Cases27-28
4.1.1 Typicapty of Interpersonal Meaning27
4.1.2 Typicapty and Operabipty of Cases27-28
4.2 Modapty System in Engpsh and Chinese28-30
4.2.1 Modapty System in Engpsh28
4.2.2 Modapty System in Chinese28-30
4.3 Case Study30-50
4.3.1 Categories of Chosen Cases30
4.3.2 Study of Each Category of Cases30-48
4.3.2.1 Requesting31-34
4.3.2.2 Attitude Expressing34-43
4.3.2.3 Persuasion or Negotiation43-48
4.3.3 Choices of Modal Expressions48-49
4.3.4 Factors Considered in Construction Process49-50
4.4 Summary50-52
Chapter Five Conclusion52-54
5.1 Findings of the Study52-53
5.2 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Future Study53-54
Bibpography54-57
Article Pubpshed During M.A. Study57-58
Acknowledgments58