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Sarcasm

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?. To be funny To insult/mock people

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Sarcasm

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  1. Sarcasm To say something and mean the opposite

  2. 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?)

  3. Why people use sarcasm? • To be funny • To insult/mock people • To make an ironic comment about the world around them

  4. 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

  5. Other tips about sarcasm… • Differs with the person • Know your person!!! • Be aware of context - Look for when it doesn’t make sense

  6. Elements of Sarcasm 1. Facial Expression

  7. 2. Context: statement may contradict the environment It’s a beautiful day to go to the beach!! Looks great

  8. 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)

  9. Is she using sarcasm?

  10. Is she using sarcasm?

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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)

  14. Show Me Sarcasm 1. Come up with a scenario/situation: providing characters, setting, actions occurring - Provide a sarcastic comment about what is occurring

  15. Show Me Sarcasm • Create a comic showing sarcasm

  16. This has earned the Gil seal of approval!Cuz it’s sooooooo good!(no sarcasm! Y do u ask?)

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