�� ǰ�� Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1��1 A Brieflntroduction to Ideational Fractals 1��2 Background ofthe Study 1��3 Objectives ofthe Study 1��4 Methodology and Data Collection 1��5 Terminology 1��6 Organization ofthe Book Chapter 2 Literature Review 2��1 Linguistic Studies on SD 2��2 Multimodal Studies on SD 2��3 Interpretations of Knowledge 2��4 Summary Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework 3��1 The Framework for Analyzing Knowledge Representation 3��2 SFL's Multidimensional Interpretation of Language 3��3 SFL's Exposition of ldeational Fractals 3��4 Semiotic Integration and Inter-semiotic Ideational Fractals 3��5 Martin's Systemic Functional Exposition of Genre 3��6 Summary Chapter 4 Clause Complexing in Knowledge Representation 4��1 The Symbolic Representation of ICCs 4��2 The Structuring of OEMICCs 4��3 The Structuring of PMICCs 4��4 Summary Chapter 5 Image-language Integrating in Knowledge Representation 5��1 Identification of the Visual and Verbal Resources 5��2 The Integration of Images with Captions 5��3 The Integration of Images with Labels and Glosses 5��4 Summary Chapter 6 Genre Complexing in Knowledge Representation 6��1 An Account of the Genres Involved 6��2 Genre Complexing via Extension 6��3 Genre Complexing via Elaboration 6��4 Genre Complexing via Enhancement 6��5 Summary Chapter 7 Conclusion 7��1 Major Findings of the Current Study 7��2 Significance of the Current Study 7��3 Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research Appendices References