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Sarcasm recognition and expression both require the development of understanding forms of language, especially if sarcasm occurs without a cue or signal (e.g., a sarcastic tone or rolling the eyes). Sarcasm is argued to be more sophisticated than lying because lying is expressed as early as the age of three, but sarcastic expressions take place ...
Sarcasm is especially useful in controversial debates, the more controversial the better, where a sarcastic comment often has the effect of calming the situation. Don't worry about offending people; simply appending a smiley emoticon , humorous XML tag ( </sarcasm> ), or irony mark ( βΈ® ) to your comment will assuage any hurt feelings (Don't ...
In part, Poe was simply reiterating common advice about the need to clearly mark online sarcasm or parody, otherwise it would be interpreted as the real thing [5] or used by online trolls, [6] extremists, and fundamentalists as sincere expressions of their authors, particularly if they match their own views. [7]
SARCASM* tags would be a lot easier for everyone on the internet. You don't say "*SARCASM*" IRL, so it's not really known for sure that you're being sarcastic. On the 'net, however, with *SARCASM* tags, it's known 100%. Vael Victus 15:55, 30 April 2008 (UTC) What a great idea! ← κεηηε∂γ (shout at me) 10:54, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
Turns out, being lazy can be a good thing. Although it may feel counterintuitive to slow down and take a step back from your usual grind, science shows there are many physical, mental and ...
British humour carries a strong element of satire aimed at the absurdity of everyday life.Common themes include sarcasm, tongue-in-cheek, banter, insults, self-deprecation, taboo subjects, puns, innuendo, wit, and the British class system. [1]
"Sarcasm does not necessarily involve irony and irony has often no touch of sarcasm". [85] Irony: "A figure of speech in which the intended meaning is the opposite of that expressed by the words used; usually taking the form of sarcasm or ridicule in which laudatory expressions are used to imply condemnation or contempt". [86]
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