You’re a genius!

“The difference between the almost right word & the right word is really a large matter--it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.”

- Letter to George Bainton, 10/15/1888

Overview• Discuss the importance of tone• Explore five definitions of sarcasm• Leave you with a question

SarcasmBecause tone matters.

That’s a great idea!That’s a great idea.

SarcasmA very funny way to express your frustration.

SarcasmAn effective way to state the obvious

SarcasmA surefire way to make yourself look like an

ass

Were you kicked in the head by a horse or something?

Actually…Are you going to ask your question with your shades

on? For the viewers at home, there’s no sun.

Sarcasm A fun way to show your creativity, intellect and/or

humor

Which sarcastic are you?

Works Cited

Google Images. Web. 14 Nov 2013.