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英语幽默的语用分析的开题报告 Title: A Pragmatic Analysis of Humor in English Introduction: Humor plays an important role in human interaction and communication. As a form of language use, humor can have various functions such as building relationships, easing tension, expressing emotions, and conveying ideas in a lighthearted way. However, humor is not simply a matter of telling jokes or making people laugh. It involves complex linguistic, social, and cultural factors that influence how humor is perceived and understood by different speakers and audiences. In this study, I aim to conduct a pragmatic analysis of humor in English. Specifically, I will explore how humor operates as a communicative strategy in a variety of contexts, such as everyday conversations, stand-up comedy, sitcoms, and social media. By examining the linguistic and social cues that contribute to humorous communication, I hope to shed light on the mechanisms and functions of humor in English discourse. Research Questions: 1. What are the linguistic features of humor in English, such as puns, sarcasm, irony, and wordplay? 2. How do humor and its functions vary across different contexts and settings, such as casual conversations, public speeches, or online interactions? 3. What social and cultural factors influence the success or failure of humorous communication, such as gender, ethnicity, age, or group affiliation? 4. How do speakers and audiences negotiate misunderstandings, offense, or ambiguity in humorous interactions? 5. What implications can be drawn from the study of humor in English for our understanding of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and cross-cultural communication? Methods: To address these research questions, I will use a qualitative approach that combines textual and discourse analysis. I will gather data from various sources, such as transcripts of conversational exchanges, transcripts of comedy performances, online forums, and social media posts. I will identify instances of humor in the data a