sarcasmPPT
General FormsDirect sarcasmDirectly mocking or ridiculing a statement or pers...
General FormsDirect sarcasmDirectly mocking or ridiculing a statement or personIronyStating the opposite of what you mean in order to emphasize a pointUnderstatementIntroducing a point in a humorous or sarcastic mannerEuphemismUsing a polite term to avoid saying something that may offend or sound too directJokeInserting humor into the conversation in order to diffuse a tense situation or mock someone/somethingCommenting on Others' Posts/Status Updates/etc.Criticism disguised as a complimentPointing out a minor flaw while pretending to be impressedExample: Your friend posts a photo of their new hairstyle and asks if you like it. You respond: "It's great! But is that a perm or did you just roll out of bed?"2. Humorously adding to someone's point: Playfully agreeing with their statement while adding a sarcastic addition.Example: A friend posts: "I'm so tired of these exams! I need a break." You respond: "I hear the Bahamas is nice this time of year."