| Abstract | 第4-5页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-9页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第9-13页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第9-10页 |
| 1.2 Significance of the Research | 第10-11页 |
| 1.3 Research Questions | 第11页 |
| 1.4 Layout of the Thesis | 第11-13页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第13-23页 |
| 2.1 Previous Studies on Reported Speech | 第13-20页 |
| 2.1.1 Classifications of Reported Speech | 第13-15页 |
| 2.1.2 Pragmatic Approaches to Reported Speech | 第15-17页 |
| 2.1.3 Discourse-based Approaches to Reported Speech | 第17-20页 |
| 2.2 Previous Studies on Zero Quotatives | 第20-21页 |
| 2.3 Previous Studies on TV Talk Shows | 第21-23页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Basis | 第23-28页 |
| 3.1 Verschueren’s Pragmatic Perspective | 第23-24页 |
| 3.2 Relevant Contents of Adaptation Theory | 第24-28页 |
| 3.2.1 Choice-making | 第24-25页 |
| 3.2.2 Three Properties of Language | 第25-26页 |
| 3.2.3 Four Angles of Adaptability | 第26-28页 |
| Chapter Four Research Methodology | 第28-31页 |
| 4.1 Data Collection and transcription | 第28-29页 |
| 4.2 Research Method | 第29-30页 |
| 4.3 Research Procedures | 第30-31页 |
| Chapter Five Features of Zero Quotatives in Tonight 80’s Talk Show | 第31-52页 |
| 5.1 Linguistic Features of Zero Quotatives in Tonight 80’s Talk Show | 第32-42页 |
| 5.1.1 Use of Referential Expression | 第32-34页 |
| 5.1.2 Change of Different Languages or Different Dialects | 第34-37页 |
| 5.1.3 Use of Turn-taking Sequence | 第37-40页 |
| 5.1.4 Use of Discourse Marker | 第40-42页 |
| 5.2 Paralinguistic Features of Zero Quotatives in Tonight 80’s Talk Show | 第42-52页 |
| 5.2.1 Use of Interjection | 第42-45页 |
| 5.2.2 Alteration of Vocal Qualifier | 第45-47页 |
| 5.2.3 Alteration of Vocal Quality | 第47-48页 |
| 5.2.4 Use of Gesture and Facial Expression | 第48-52页 |
| Chapter Six Pragmatic Functions of Zero Quotatives in Tonight 80’s Talk Show | 第52-72页 |
| 6.1 Pragmatic Functions in Terms of Adapting to the Physical World | 第53-61页 |
| 6.1.1 Emphasizing Topic | 第53-56页 |
| 6.1.2 Relieving Doubt | 第56-58页 |
| 6.1.3 Economizing Language | 第58-61页 |
| 6.2 Pragmatic Functions in Terms of Adapting to the Social World | 第61-67页 |
| 6.2.1 Setting up Image | 第61-64页 |
| 6.2.2 Constructing Questioning and Answering Strategies | 第64-67页 |
| 6.3 Pragmatic Functions in Terms of Adapting to the Mental World | 第67-72页 |
| 6.3.1 Creating Humor | 第67-68页 |
| 6.3.2 Resolving Conflict | 第68-70页 |
| 6.3.3 Expressing Urgency | 第70-72页 |
| Chapter Seven Conclusion | 第72-75页 |
| 7.1 Major Findings | 第72-74页 |
| 7.2 Limitations of the Research | 第74页 |
| 7.3 Suggestions for Future Studies | 第74-75页 |
| Bibliography | 第75-78页 |
| Appendix | 第78-83页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第83页 |
