Li Shiyu

School of English Studies Xi'an International Studies University

Abstract：

This study collects Chinese and English news reports from China Daily and Xinhua News during the 2024 Paris Olympics and qualitatively analyzes pragmatic presupposition types and functions via presupposition triggers. The findings reveal four main types: existential, factive, lexical and structural presupposition, while non-factive and counter-factual do not appear. Their functions include providing background information and arousing readers’ interest. The research demonstrates how pragmatic presupposition efficiently conveys implicit information and enhances news readability, though it has limitations in data timeframe and diversity.

Key Words：

pragmatic presupposition; Paris Olympic Games; news reports