hi everybody this is Mr. Duncan in England how are you today?
are you okay? I hope so! are you happy? I hope so!
Today we will take a look at a type of speech that many people find quite rude
especially when they are on the receiving end of it in this lesson we
will look at sarcasm and being sarcastic
the word sarcasm is a noun that names an ironic comment or reply that is made or
given so as to mock another person we use sarcasm to make the other person
feel foolish and awkward the adjective form of sarcasm is sarcastic you are
being sarcastic to someone so whilst expressing sarcasm you are being
sarcastic a sarcastic remark is sarcasm you make the remark sarcastically let's
take a look at some simple examples of sarcasm sarcasm example number one you
are on your way to meet a friend but you are 10 minutes late
finally you walk up to your friend who then says oh thanks for being on time as
usual of course you are not on time as you have arrived late so your friend is
being sarcastic so as to make you feel awkward and guilty for being late
sarcasm example number two you are about to do some DIY with a power saw when
your wife says be careful with that power saw won't you to which you reply
oh thanks for telling me that I was about to saw my hand off with it this is
another example of sarcasm sometimes we might exaggerate or
overstate something in the reply of course you are not going to saw your
hand off you are being sarcastic sarcasm example number three you have
been invited to a party by someone you dislike when asked if you are going to
attend you reply oh I wouldn't miss it for the world
at first this might seem like genuine excitement or interest but the
intonation used in the reply seems to express the opposite you are being
sarcastic and ironic sentence used to mock someone is sarcasm so the words
themselves can be sarcastic or the way in which something is said can express
sarcasm sarcasm example number four a friend tells you a joke but
unfortunately the joke is terrible but still you pretend to like it by saying
oh you are so funny you should be on the stage but of course you are being
sarcastic
sarcasm can be used in a subtle way so the person on the receiving end does not
realise that they are being mocked or it can be used bluntly without holding back
they say that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit it is often a seen as childish
and mean-spirited some people use sarcasm in their daily lives
especially when used between those who are familiar with each other the person
who receives the sarcastic comment might express hurt or anger there's no need to
be sarcastic oh if you're going to be sarcastic just
forget it there's no need to get too sarky with me
the word sarky is used in British English and means sarcastic some people find it
very hard not to be sarcastic it is in their nature they can't help it however
if you really want to keep your friends and appear charming and sincere then
it's probably best that you avoid being sarcastic
as quite often using sarcasm will get you nowhere to be sarcastic can also be
described as a acerbic, derisive, mocking, sardonic. Satire is a form of sarcasm
where a person or an organisation is mocked for its bad behaviour or character
flaws these days satirical humour is a very popular form of entertainment
especially when directed at politicians and celebrities that is all from me for
today this is mr. Duncan in England saying
stay friendly and try to avoid making those sarcastic remarks unless of course
it is absolutely necessary thanks for watching me teaching you and of course
Ta ta for now. 8-)