Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the research
1.2 Objectives and research questions
1.3 Significance of the research
1.4 Methodology and data collection
1.5 Layout of the thesis
Chapter Two Literature review
2.1 Schema theory and relevant studies
2.2 Chinese cross talk and relevant studies
2.3 Summary
Chapter Three Theoretical foundation
3.1 The schema theory model of listening comprehension
3.2 Schema-refreshing and humor analysis
3.3 Humor comprehension from schema categories
Chapter Four The schemata characteristics of verbal humor in cross talk
4.1 Analysis of linguistic schemata in cross talk
4.2 Analysis of formal schemata in cross talk
4.3 Analysis of content schemata in cross talk
4.4 Analysis of pragmatic schemata in cross talk
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major findings
5.2 Basic strategies for verbal humor interpretation
5.3 Limitations of the thesis and suggestions for further study
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