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A Review of Sarcasm and Humor

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An experience that can provide amusement and laughter is also known as...

Humor

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A sharp remark to taunt or poke fun at someone is also known as...

Sarcasm

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True or False: It's okay to use sarcasm with anyone, even if it is a stranger or a coworker/boss who doesn't know you very well.

FALSE! Remember- you should only use sarcasm with people who are very familiar with you. You don't want to accidentally upset or offend someone.

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Give an example of humor:

Memes, jokes, tv shows or movies, a funny story

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Is this an example of sarcasm?- Billy gets a D on a test. Sue looks over and says "Way to go, Einstein".

Yes. Sue said something she did not mean in order to poke fun at Billy's grade. This was a sarcastic remark.

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When is it okay to use humor?

1. When you are trying to bond with someone. 2. In a social situation. 3. To lighten the mood/cheer someone up. 4. To add to the conversation.

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Tell your favorite joke.

Answers vary.

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True or False: Sarcasm is always really easy to recognize.

FALSE! Sometimes, depending on the person's personality and sense of humor, sarcasm can be REALLY difficult to identify.

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What was your favorite knock knock joke growing up?

Answers vary.

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True or False: Everyone finds the same things funny and all people have the same sense of humor.

FALSE! Just like personalities, people's senses of humor are VERY different!

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