Sarcasm

To say something and mean the opposite

Looks really warm out there

today

Fun Fact

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

• http://safeshare.tv/w/VvqFlxXUfn (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://safeshare.tv/w/xkyKYtEFhd (TBBT- Sheldon sarcasm)

• http://safeshare.tv/w/qmxnUxrlUU (Penny gets Sheldon sick)

• http://safeshare.tv/w/sDAfkpVCuR (examples of VI & sarcasm)

• Look for the sarcastic comments:

- http://safeshare.tv/w/EHfdWRzGXL

(Wild Thornberries movie)

Identify the Sarcasm • Complete worksheet- identifying the sarcastic

comment and actual meaning

Clips- Identify Sarcastic Comments

Complete Worksheet

• Identify what you are actually thinking

• Make a sarcastic comment about situation or picture