Abstract: This paper analyzes the lexical features of news headlines by taking TIME as an example, including the extensive use of nouns, small words, borrowed words, new words, derivatives and conversion of part of speech. These lexical features can help non-English speaking learners to better understand what the news conveys. Through analyzing the using ratio of the vocabulary in TIME, this paper aims to emphasize that the news headline plays an important role in the news report.

Key words: English newspaper; news headline; lexical features; TIME

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction.1

1.1 Definition of News Headlines

1.2 Functions of News Headlines

1.2.1 Summarizing the News Content

1.2.2 Attracting Readers’ Attention

1.2.3 Commenting on News

1.2.3 Stimulating Artistic Sense

2. Literature Review3

3. Lexical Features of English Newspaper Headlines 4

3.1 Use of Nouns and Short Words

3.1.1 Use of Nouns

3.1.2 Use of Short Words

3.2 Use of Neologism

3.2.1 Use of New Words or Borrowed Words

3.2.2 Use of Derivatives

3.3 Use of Conversion of Part of Speech

4. Ratio Analysis of Using Vocabulary in TIME.8

4.1 Proportion of Using Various Lexical Features 

4.2 Analysis of Lexical Features and Influence

5. Conclusion   .9

Bibliography.11

Acknowledgements  12