Sarcasm

To say something and mean the opposite

Fun Fact

• Sarcasm or irony is used once every 2 minutes in conversation!!

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiR-bnCHIYo (What is Verbal Irony/ Sarcasm?)

Why people use sarcasm?

1. To be funny

2. To insult/mock people

3. To make an ironic comment about the world around them

How can we tell is someone is using sarcasm?

• People exaggerate their voice in a bored sounding manner

• They roll their eyes (and/or head)

• They smile afterwards

Other tips about sarcasm…

• Differs with the person- Know your person!!!

• Be aware of context- Look for when it doesn’t make sense

Elements of Sarcasm

1. Facial Expression

2. Context: statement may contradict the environment

It’s a beautiful day to

go to the beach!!

Looks great

3. Vocal Cues: how you say something

- “thanks”- Pulling-out a word: well excuuuuuse me!- Saying exciting words with no emotion:

• Wow• Great• Yay

- Using a lower pitch to indicate sarcasm• High pitch: “GREAT idea!” (sincere)• Lower pitch: “Yea, great idea” (sarcasm)

Is she using sarcasm?

Is she using sarcasm?

Examples- What do they really mean?

• “Nice job dropping the ball during practice today!”

- Not actually complimenting you on your skills but saying you didn’t do a good job; might be trying to make you feel bad

Example- What does it really mean?

• “I’m glad you are standing there. Don’t feel like you need to help or anything”

- Means he would like you to help him with whatever he is doing

Examples:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qzeflmJvEU (TBBT)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMLlBvkyb6E (Penny gets Sheldon sick)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81c44-CDP7E (examples of VI & sarcasm)

Show Me Sarcasm

1. Come up with a scenario/situation: providing characters, setting, actions occurring

- Provide a sarcastic comment about what is occurring

Show Me Sarcasm

• Create a comic showing sarcasm

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Cuz it’s sooooooo good!(no sarcasm! Y do u ask?)