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1.Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Objectives of the study
1.3 Significance of the study
1.4 Thesis layout
2. Literature Review
2.1 Relevant studies abroad
2.1.1 Semantic approach
2.1.2 Pragmatic approach
2.2 Relevant studies in China
2.2.1 Pragmatic field
2.2.2 Cognitive semantic field
2.3 Verbal irony
2.3.1 Definition of verbal irony
2.3.2 Classification of verbal irony
3. Theoretical Basis
3.1 Relevance theory
3.2 Echoic mention theory
3.2.1 The use of interpretive representation
3.2.2 Echo
3.2.3 Implicit dissociative attitude conveyed
3.2.4 Summary of the theory
4. Investigation of Verbal Irony within the Echoic Mention Theory
4.1 Research design
4.1.1 Research questions
4.1.2 Method and data collection
4.1.3 Research procedures
4.2 Insights into the recognition and interpretation of verbal irony
4.2.1 Direct or immediate echoes
4.2.2 Echoes of attributed thoughts or opinions
4.2.3 Echoes of norms or standard expectations
4.3 Major findings
5. Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix