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发表于 2004-11-3 09:19:00
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<P><b>Direct and indirect discourse</b></P><P>When one reports what others have said word for word, this is called "direct discourse." It is generally signaled by the presence of quoation marks:</P><UL><LI>Philippe said, "I'll come if I have the time." <LI>My roommate said, "Clean the place up, or get out of here!" </LI></UL><P>When one paraphrases the words of others, writing them so as to avoid direct quotation, this is called "indirect discourse." Indirect discourse entails certain changes:</P><P><B>A.</B> Quotation marks are not used:</P><BLOCKQUOTE><B>direct discourse:</B> He told me, "You're stupid"
<B>indirect discourse:</B> He told me that I was stupid.</BLOCKQUOTE><P><B>B.</B> When the verb in the reported discourse is conjugated, is it generally preceded by "<B>that</B>"; however, the inclusion of "<B>that</B>" is optional</P><UL><LI>She said that she would be late. <LI><B>OR: </B>She said she would be late. <LI>They informed us that the plane was delayed. <LI><B>OR: </B>They informed us the plane was delayed.<B> </B> </LI></UL><P><B>C. </B>Imperative forms, when recounted in indirect discourse, generally become infinitive constructions:</P><BLOCKQUOTE><B>direct discourse: </B>He told me, "Write to me."
<B>indirect discourse:</B> He told me to write him.<B> </B><P><B>direct discourse: </B>I told them, "Get out of here!"
<B>indirect discourse:</B> I told them to get out of here.<B> </B></P></BLOCKQUOTE><P><B>D.</B> When a quotation is put in indirect discourse, care must be taken to verify that verb tenses reflect the change in temporal context:</P><BLOCKQUOTE><B>direct discourse:</B> She said, "I <U>will be</U> on time."
<B>indirect discourse:</B> She said she <U>would be</U> on time. <P><B>direct discourse:</B> When he called he said, "I <U>am</U> at the airport"
<B>indirect discourse:</B> When he called he said he <U>was</U> at the airport.</P></BLOCKQUOTE> |
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