摘要

本文基于韩礼德系统功能语法中的人际功能理论，从语气、情态和人称系统角度分析鲍里斯·约翰逊就职演说。本文尝试分析和阐释演讲者如何通过语言手段实现人际交往功能以及如何在政治演讲中实现其目标。经分析有以下发现：（1）语气、情态和人称代词是鲍里斯就职演讲中实现人际功能的有效手段。（2）在语气方面，鲍里斯在演讲中使用大量陈述句宣扬了自己的政治主张并使用 “let” 结构表达政治观点和呼吁人们采取行动。（3）为了避免树立过于激进的形象，鲍里斯在演讲主要使用了中低值情态动词。（4）鲍里斯通过使用大量第一人称代词缩短了与听众的距离并与他们保持了良好的关系。

关键词：人际功能  语气  情态  人称代词

Contents

Abstract I

摘  要 II

Chapter One  Introduction 1

1.1  Research Background of This Thesis 1

1.2  Aims and Significance of This Thesis 1

1.3  Structure of This Thesis 2

1.4  Research Method of This Thesis 2

Chapter Two  Literature Review 3

2.1  Previous Studies on Interpersonal Function Theory Home and Abroad 3

2.2  Previous Studies on Political Speeches 5

2.3  Summary 6

Chapter Three  Theoretical Framework 8

3.1  An Introduction to Halliday’s Interpersonal Function Theory 8

3.2  Realization Means of Interpersonal Meaning 8

3.2.1 Mood System 8

3.2.2 Modality System 9

3.2.3 Personal Pronoun System 11

3.3  Summary 12

Chapter Four  Realization of Interpersonal Meaning 13

4.1  Interpersonal Meaning Realized by Mood System 13

4.1.1 Declaratives and Their Interpersonal Function 14

4.1.2 Imperatives and Their Interpersonal Function 15

4.1.3 Summary 16

4.2  Interpersonal Meaning Realized by Modality System 17

4.2.1 Median-Value Modal Verb “will” 17

4.2.2 Low-Value Modal Verb “can” 19

4.2.3 High-Value Modal Verb “must” 20

4.2.4 Summary 21

4.3  Interpersonal Meaning Realized by Personal Pronouns System 22

4.3.1 “We” and Its Interpersonal Function 23

4.3.2 “You” and Its Interpersonal Function 24

4.3.3 Summary 25

Chapter Five  Conclusion 26

Bibliography 27

Acknowledgements 28