政治演讲中的模糊语探析_英语论文

On Fuzzy Language in Political Speeches

摘要

语言是心理活动的外部表征，是人们互相之间沟通的重要工具,但是模糊性在语言中的表现并不少见。一些人曾对模糊语进行过研究，而本文将对政治演讲中的模糊语进行深入的探析。本文先是叙述了模糊语的定义、分类和特征，然后叙述了政治演讲的定义和特点，接着叙述了在政治演讲中使用的一些模糊技巧，最后讨论了模糊语在政治演讲中的作用。本文将模糊语同政治演讲相联系，使用了大量搜集而来的中外名人的政治演讲来详细例证、分析模糊语在政治演讲中的功能与运用。经过一系列的研究，本文得出的结论是：模糊语在政治演讲中有使演讲整体更友好、为演讲创造一个和谐的氛围，帮助演讲者赢得听众的认可的作用。

关键词：模糊语;特点; 政治演讲; 功能

Abstract

Language is an external manifestation of mental activities and an important tool of communication, but the phenomenon of fuzziness in language is quite common. Some individuals have carried out studies of fuzzy language, but this paper will make deep analysis of fuzzy language in political speeches. In this paper, the definition, formation and categories of fuzzy language are described. Then the definition and features of political speech are given. Next some fuzzy strategies in political speeches are discussed. Finally, the functions of fuzzy language in political speeches are provided. This paper associates fuzzy language with political speeches, and analyzes its functions and uses via massive examples including both Chinese and foreign leaders’ political speeches which are collected carefully from tremendous materials. After a series of research, we can safely reach a conclusion that fuzzy language in political speeches can present politeness and generate a harmonious atmosphere as well as help speakers win cognition from the audience.

Keywords: fuzzy language; feature; political speech; function 

Contents

1. Introduction1

2. Fuzzy Language.1

2.1 Definition of Fuzzy Language.1

2.2 Formation of Fuzzy Language.1

2.3 Categories of Fuzzy Language.2

3. Political Speech3

3.1 Definition of Political Speech3

3.2 Features of Political Speech.3

4. Fuzzy Strategies in Political Speeches.4

4.1Using Negative Structures.4

4.2Answering the Question Indirectly5

4.3Using the Ambiguous5

5. Functions of Fuzzy Language in Political Speeches6

5.1Embodying Politeness.6

5.2Creating a Harmonious Atmosphere.7

5.3Receiving Recognition7

Conclusion9 

Bibliography.11