This book is a necessary supplement to the theoretical exploration into semantic rhetoric, particularly a breakthrough in the study of the relationship between the source domain and target domain involved in the construction of semantic rhetorical discourse.
The study focuses on rhetorical expressions constructed by means of semantic variation or deviation of concepts. Based on the holistic cognitive pragmatic model and the framework of impartment and inheritance of connotation and denotation, this book constructs a new framework, the Annotation-Denotation Relevance-Inheritance Model (ADRIM) to explain the construing of semantic rhetoric. Besides, rooted in the Index Hypothesis Theory and the research paradigm of affordance derivation in language comprehension, three ERP experiments on metaphor, irony, and pun, are conducted to demonstrate the psychological reality that people activate possible feature extraction in the process of understanding semantic rhetoric. With those sample analyses and experiments, the feasibility and operability of ADRIM are proved. The book unfolds a combined approach of speculative research and empirical research, and can provide a new methodological alternative for semantic rhetorical studies in different languages.
This title will be an essential read to students and scholars of Linguistics, East Asian Studies, and social workers who are interested in Language Studies in general.
Author(s): Qiaoyun Liao, Lijun Meng
Series: China Perspectives
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 306
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Series Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Figures
Tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction
1.1 Object and Scope of the Study
1.1.1 Defining Semantic Rhetoric
1.1.2 Classifications of Semantic Rhetoric
1.1.3 Scope of the Study
1.2 Objectives of the Study
1.2.1 Overview of Rhetoric Studies
1.2.2 Research Objectives
1.2.3 Basic Assumptions
1.3 Rationale for the Study
1.4 Methodology of the Study
1.5 Structure of the Book
References
2 Research Background
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Research On Rhetorical Discourse From the Perspective of Rhetorics
2.2.1 The Studies of Classical Rhetorics
2.2.2 The Studies of Traditional Rhetorics
2.2.3 The Studies of New Rhetorics
2.3 Studies On Semantic Rhetoric From the Perspective of Modern Linguistics
2.3.1 Studies On Semantic Rhetoric From the Semantic Perspective
2.3.2 Studies On Semantic Rhetoric From the Pragmatic Perspective
2.3.2.1 Verbal Communication View of Rhetoric
2.3.2.2 Cooperative Principle and Semantic Rhetoric Analysis
2.3.2.3 Relevance Theory and Semantic Rhetoric Analysis
2.3.3 Studies On Semantic Rhetoric From the Cognitive Perspective
2.3.3.1 Conceptual Metaphor Theory and Semantic Rhetoric Analysis
2.3.3.2 Conceptual Blending Theory and Semantic Rhetoric Analysis
2.3.3.3 Model-Based Pragmatic Reasoning Theory and Semantic Rhetoric Analysis
2.3.3.4 Category Theory and Semantic Rhetoric Analysis
2.3.4 Studies On Semantic Rhetoric From the Cognitive Neurolinguistic Perspective
2.3.4.1 An Overview of Cognitive Neurolinguistic Studies On Chinese
2.3.4.2 Studies On Semantic Rhetoric From the Perspective of Cognitive Neurolinguistics
2.4 Summary
References
3 Theoretical Framework: ADRIM
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Theoretical Basis of the Analytical Framework
3.2.1 Postmodern Philosophy Background of Linguistic Research: Postmodern Linguistic Philosophy
3.2.1.1 Overview of Postmodernism
3.2.1.2 The Key Views of Postmodern Philosophy
3.2.2 Cognitive Science
3.2.3 Generative Holism
3.2.4 Philosophy of Mind
3.2.4.1 Overview of Philosophy of Mind
3.2.4.2 Basic Concepts
3.2.4.2.1 Consciousness
3.2.4.3 The Relationship Between Philosophy of Mind and Language Research
3.3 Related Theories of Research Framework
3.3.1 Analytic Framework of Discourse Construal Mechanism of HCPM
3.3.2 The Theory of Impartment and Inheritance of Connotation and Denotation
3.3.2.1 Overview
3.3.2.2 Type Hierarchy Structure
3.3.2.3 The Analytical Framework of Impartment and Inheritance of Connotation and Denotation
3.4 ADRIM Guided By Intentionality
3.4.1 The Necessity for Constructing ADRIM
3.4.2 The Feasibility for Constructing ADRIM
3.4.3 Proposal and Presentation of the Framework ADRIM
3.4.4 Description of the Framework
3.4.4.1 The Construal Process of Semantic Rhetorical Discourse Under the Guidance of Intentionality
3.4.4.2 Semantic Deviation in Semantic Rhetorical Discourse
3.4.4.3 The Abduction of Construal Process of Semantic Rhetorical Discourse
3.5 Summary
References
4 Applying ADRIM to the Analysis of Semantic Rhetorical Samples
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analysis of Semantic Rhetorical Samples Based On Similarity
4.2.1 Sample Analysis of Metaphor
4.2.1.1 Defining Metaphor
4.2.1.2 Analysing the Construal Mechanism of Metaphor
4.2.2 Sample Analysis of Analogy
4.2.2.1 Defining Analogy
4.2.2.2 Analysing the Construal Mechanism of Analogy
4.2.3 Sample Analysis of Transferred Epithet
4.2.3.1 Defining Transferred Epithet
4.2.3.2 Analysing the Construal Mechanism of Transferred Epithet
4.3 Analysis of Semantic Rhetorical Samples Based On Proximity
4.3.1 Sample Analysis of Metonymy
4.3.1.1 Defining Metonymy
4.3.1.2 Analysing the Construal Mechanism of Metonymy
4.3.2 Sample Analysis of Irony
4.3.2.1 Defining Irony
4.3.2.2 Analysing the Construal Mechanism of Irony
4.3.3 Sample Analysis of Hyperbole
4.3.3.1 Defining Hyperbole
4.3.3.2 Analysing the Construal Mechanism of Hyperbole
4.4 Analysis of Semantic Rhetorical Samples Based On “Similarity + Proximity”
4.4.1 Sample Analysis of Pun
4.4.1.1 Defining Pun
4.4.1.2 Analysing the Construal Mechanism of Pun
4.4.2 Sample Analysis of Euphemism
4.4.2.1 Defining Euphemism
4.4.2.2 Analysing the Construal Mechanism of Euphemism
4.5 Summary
References
5 Experimental Techniques and Experimental Scheme for this Study
5.1 Introduction
5.2 An Overview of Cognitive Neurolinguistic Research Methods and Their Applications
5.2.1 A Brief Introduction to Cognitive Neurolinguistic Research Methods
5.2.2 Cognitive Neurolinguistic Research Methods and Contemporary Language Studies
5.3 An Overview of the Major Components Involved in ERPs in Language Research and Their Functions
5.3.1 Introduction
5.3.2 ERP Studies at Different Levels of Language and Related Components of ERPs
5.4 The ERP Research Scheme of Construal Mechanism of Chinese Semantic Rhetorical Discourse
5.4.1 ERP Research On Construal Mechanism of Chinese Semantic Rhetorical Discourse
5.4.2 The Research Objective of ERP Experiment of Semantic Rhetoric
5.4.3 The Scheme of ERP Experimental Research of Semantic Rhetoric
5.4.3.1 Experimental Paradigm
5.4.3.2 ERP Components Mainly Investigated in this Research
5.5 Summary
References
6 ERP Studies of Semantic Rhetoric Samples
6.1 Introduction
6.2 ERP Study of Construal Mechanism of Metaphor
6.2.1 Literature Review of ERP Studies On the Neural Mechanism of Metaphor Comprehension
6.2.1.1 ERP Studies of Metaphor Comprehension
6.2.1.2 Studies On the Dominant Hemisphere of Metaphor Comprehension
6.2.1.3 Comments On Previous Studies
6.2.2 An ERP Study On the Cognitive Neural Mechanism of Chinese Metaphor
6.2.2.1 Experimental Objectives
6.2.2.2 Methods
6.2.2.3 Results
6.2.2.4 Discussion
6.3 ERP Study of Construal Mechanism of Irony
6.3.1 Literature Review of ERP Studies On the Neural Mechanisms of Irony Comprehension
6.3.1.1 ERP Studies of Irony Comprehension
6.3.1.2 Studies On the Dominant Hemisphere of Irony Comprehension
6.3.1.3 Comments On Previous Studies
6.3.2 ERP Studies of Cognitive Neural Mechanism of Chinese Irony
6.3.2.1 Experiment Objectives
6.3.2.2 Methods
6.3.2.3 Results
6.3.2.4 Discussion
6.4 ERP Study On the Construal Mechanism of Pun
6.4.1 A Review of the Studies On the Neural Mechanism of Pun Construal
6.4.2 The ERP Studies of Cognitive Neural Mechanism of Chinese Pun Construal
6.4.2.1 Experiment Objectives
6.4.2.2 Methods
6.4.2.4 Results
6.4.2.5 Discussion
6.5 General Discussion
6.5.1 The Psychological Reality of Extracting Possible Feature During Comprehending Semantic Rhetorical Utterances
6.5.2 The Restrictive Effect of Context On Understanding Semantic Rhetorical Utterances
6.5.3 The Confirmation of the Speculation of this Study Demonstrated By the Experimental Studies of the Semantic ...
6.5.3.1 The Mental Process of Comprehending Rhetorical Utterances Reflected With the Extraction of Possible Feature
6.6 Summary
References
7 Conclusions and Prospects
References
Appendix 1 Experimental Materials of Metaphor
Experimental Materials
Filler Materials
Appendix 2 Experimental Materials of Irony
Experimental Materials
Filler Materials
Appendix 3 Experimental Materials of Pun
Experimental Materials
Filler Materials
References
Index
