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A Study of Vague Language in English News Reports

Jiamei Ye, Yu Liang
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21013/jems.v21.n1.p2
Abstract
This paper elucidates and summarizes a selection of scholarly works dedicated to the exploration of vagueness within English news reports. Initially, it presents the foundational backdrop of this research domain, highlighting the imperative of conducting thorough investigations, the current state of research on this topic, and the principal findings derived from various theories within the international academic sphere. Furthermore, it meticulously examines the origins of the theoretical data and the underlying theoretical framework. The paper proceeds to enumerate, one by one, the essential terminology utilized in the discussion, elucidating their definitions and classification criteria. In the third chapter, a synthesis of research outcomes from a pragmatic perspective is offered, underlining the pivotal role and significance of fuzzy language in English news reporting. Additionally, it provides a balanced assessment and constructive suggestions. Lastly, the conclusion section concisely summarizes the entirety of the paper and proposes potential avenues for future research endeavors in this field.
Keywords
Fuzzy words, News Reports, Pragmatic
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