Sarcasm Means To Tear Flesh
Interesting Facts in Easy English
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- mock/ridicule: to make fun of; to make someone feel ridiculous, bad, or stupid
- sarcastic: not literal; meaning the opposite of what one says
- intention: purpose
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Sarcasm Means To Tear Flesh
Comprehension Questions
- When someone says “Nice hair!” in a sarcastic way, what does it really mean?
- What does the Greek verb sarkazein translate to in English?
- What do people often forget about the effect of a sarcastic tone of voice?
Discussion Questions: How can you tell if someone is being sarcastic in English? Do you find it difficult to detect and understand sarcasm in a language that is not your native language? Does every culture have sarcasm?
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3 comments
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English Club Indonesia says:
When someone says “Nice hair!” in a sarcastic way, it really means your hair is terrible. The Greek verb “sarkazein” translates to “to tear flesh” in English. People often forget about the effect of a sarcastic tone of voice that is supposed to be harmful, not a joke. I can tell if someone is being sarcastic in English when he/she uses a queer tone. Sometimes I find it difficult to detect and understand sarcasm in a language that is not my native language. Every culture has sarcasm.
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Giovanni Aliaga says:
A way to be mean.it,s been sarcastic
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María José says:
Fine