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| − | Recently, scientists have located parts of the brain used to comprehend sarcasm <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4566319.stm</ref> | + | Recently, scientists have located parts of the brain used to comprehend sarcasm <ref name = "BBC">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4566319.stm</ref>. The research demonstrates that some people have difficulty distinguishing between normal speech and sarcasm.<ref> "Damage to any of three different areas could render individuals unable to understand sarcastic comments." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4566319.stm</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:26, April 27, 2007
Sarcasm is a sharp and often satirical or ironic attack designed to cause harm, either physical, mental or social, and intended to insult or wound. It is often a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language and is usually directed against an individual. [1]
There is a thin dividing line between sarcasm and irony.
Recently, scientists have located parts of the brain used to comprehend sarcasm [2]. The research demonstrates that some people have difficulty distinguishing between normal speech and sarcasm.[3]
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- ↑ see http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/sarcasm
- ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4566319.stm
- ↑ "Damage to any of three different areas could render individuals unable to understand sarcastic comments." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4566319.stm