A Comparison of Pragmatic Functions of Discourse Markersin M ovies between Chinese and English--- A Case Study of the Movies Pegasus and The Pursuit of Happiness
Abstract
Discourse markers are an essential component of daily communication and a common language phenomenon. This paper
compares the types and usage of discourse markers in the movies The Pursuit of Happiness and Pegasus through qualitative and quantitative
analysis. The study explores the diff erences in the pragmatic functions of language in the two movies and summarizes the characteristics
of discourse marker usage and the reasons for the diff erences. The results of this study can help readers better understand the pragmatic
functions of discourse markers and promote cross-cultural communication between Chinese and English.
compares the types and usage of discourse markers in the movies The Pursuit of Happiness and Pegasus through qualitative and quantitative
analysis. The study explores the diff erences in the pragmatic functions of language in the two movies and summarizes the characteristics
of discourse marker usage and the reasons for the diff erences. The results of this study can help readers better understand the pragmatic
functions of discourse markers and promote cross-cultural communication between Chinese and English.
Keywords
discourse markers; pragmatic functions; comparative study; movies
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/modern-management-forum.v7i6.9264
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