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Introduction
Chapter One Related Works on Ambiguity
1.1 Linguistic Researches on Ambiguity
1.1.1 Phonetic or Phonological Ambiguity
1.1.2 Lexical Ambiguity
1.1.3 Syntactic Ambiguity
1.2 Non- linguistic Researches on Ambiguity
1.3 Related Theories to Be Adopted
1.3.1 The Theory of Adaptation
1.3.2 The Speech Act Theory
1.3.3 The Prototype Theory
Chapter Two Manifestation of Ambiguity
2.1 Ambiguity and Vagueness
2.1.1. Related Studies on Vagueness
2.1.2. Vagueness and Markedness
2.2 Reclassification of Ambiguity
2.2.1 Unintentional Ambiguity
2.2.2 Intentional Ambiguity
Chapter Three Ambiguity in Different Social Contexts
3.1 Language and Meaning
3.2. Language and Socialization
3.2.1 Linguistic Choices and Social Institutions
3.2.2 The General Picture of Linguistic Context
3.3 Context and Ambiguity
3.3.1 Ambiguity and Shared Knowledge
3.3.2 Ambiguity and Cultural Knowledge
3.3.3 Ambiguity and Registers and Dialects
3.3.4 Ambiguity and Language Varieties
Chapter Four The Positive Effects of Ambiguity
4.1 General Remarks of Humor and Ambiguity
4.1.1 Humor and Phonological Ambiguity
4.1.2 Humor and Lexical Ambiguity
4.1.3 Humor and Syntactic Ambiguity
4.2 Humorous Effects of Ambiguity
4.2.1 In Interpersonal Communication
4.2.2 In Literature
4.2.3 In Advertisements
Chapter Five Conclusions
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
