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    In the following paragraphs I would like to write short articles about sarcasm‚ Irony‚ and Satire expression that be used in our society. These expression have seen in different views among different people in the society. Sarcasm‚ irony and satire looks similar‚ but they have different meaning in usage. Sarcasm is the use of witty or sharp language in order to mock or convey message. The word or phrase used has opposite meaning what someone want to say in order to insult someone or upset others

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    Flannery O ’Connor ’s Use of Irony ‭ Irony is used in stories to show that there is a difference in reality and the way things appear to be either in terms of meaning‚‭ ‬action‚‭ ‬or situation.‭ ‬In two of Flannery O ’Conner ’s short stories entitled‭ "‬Good Country People‚‭" ‬and‭ "‬A Good Man Is Hard to Find‚‭" ‬she uses the technique of irony to help her create various different degrees of abnormal characters

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    Sarcasm in Pride and Prejudice Criticising Social Class “It is a truth universally acknowledged‚ that a single man in possession of a good fortune‚ must be in want of a wife” (1). The opening sentence of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice does not only contain the novel’s major topic of marriage‚ but also presents an important stylistic device the author has been using throughout the whole book: Sarcasm. For further argumentation‚ one would definitely have to define the meaning of “sarcasm

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    Sarcasm Used in The Great Dictator In the movie The Great Dictator‚ Charlie Chaplin depicts a dictator named Hynkel who is racist‚ opportunistic‚ and a totalitarian ruler of a fictitious country called Romania. Chaplin uses a great deal of sarcasm in the movie to present ideas that influence viewers. Sarcasm used in the movie effectively shows us with humor and pointed messages how fascism is used to consolidate Henkel’s power by blaming Jews for everything and how that is against humanity. One

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    At the age of 18-25‚ Diné women use two sarcasm forms to cope with their lives. As women‚ we all use the two main different forms of sarcasm. They are raging sarcasm and polite sarcasm. I state this because I’ve lived with women throughout my life‚ every day I cope with them‚ and I am a women myself. As women we will sarcastically use these types of forms because most times‚ we will be annoyed at some point and out of the blues use these forms. Sometimes‚ it could be used as humor or being serious

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    Summary In the article‚ `Wanted: English speakers with fluency in sarcasm` (2008)‚ Peter Kingston states that there is such a desperate shortage of competent interpreters that the first generation of interpreters still assume the responsibility for conference interpreting. Therefore‚ Kingston does an interview to find out what causes the current situation and how to deal with it. Interpreting plays an essential role in international affairs. The demand for interpreters who have skills with

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    Geoffrey Chaucers use of sarcasm to describe his characters. Geoffrey Chaucer used sarcasm to describe his characters in "The Canterbury Tales." It will point out details that are seen in the book that help explain how he used this sarcasm to prove a point and to teach life lessons sometimes. I will also point out how this sarcasm was aimed at telling the reader his point of view about how corrupt the Catholic Church was. Chaucer uses an abundance of sarcasm‚ as opposed to seriousness‚ to describe

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    Tumblr is the overuse of sarcasm. Sarcasm is what separates Tumblr users from the rest of the population. More often than not‚ people on Tumblr find normal conversation boring and dull‚ so sarcasm is used as a way to liven up the situation. The two faced quality of sarcasm allows for Tumblr users to be both funny and mean at the same time. In this way‚ they can express what they are truly feeling in ways that truly get their message across. While normal teens only use sarcasm in an attempt to be rude

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    statement that under-exaggeration Irony – Reality is at odds with expectation - Situational – No word play‚ a situation is ironic. The preachers daughter contracted an STD. Cop’s son gets arrested. - Verbal – Meaning the opposite of what you say. Sarcasm‚ verbal irony + intent to insult. - Dramatic - All about access to information‚ when a reader or audience member knows more about the situation than a character in a book or play. Caricature – Exaggerate a thing or person’s flaws whether for

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    for his stand-up routines‚ for which he uses observational comedy‚ situational irony and sarcasm in pertaining to Filipino culture and human sexuality. He is also the first openlygay endorser for a major product (Globe Telecom) kj ;loj kh k hk hk highest-grossing film in Philippine cinema.[1][2][3] He is best known for his stand-up routines‚ for which he uses observational comedy‚ situational irony and sarcasm in pertaining to Filipino culture and human sexuality. He is also the first openlygay endorser for

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