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bolex (m)
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It's time to get academic What is the difference between SARCASM and IRONY ?? I think irony is different from sarcasm because Irony is a form of Sarcasm  |
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kit kat (m)
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it really doesent matter cause if you got any of them your screwed
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hot-angel (f)
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Irony --- When u say something, but u really mean the opposite
Sarcasm -- When u say something, you mean the opposite, but u want the person u r talking to, to feel as if u mean what u are saying.
Actually, Let's go to the dictionary.
IRONY -- The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
Sarcasm -- # A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule.
I like my definition better.
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WesleyanA (f)
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I think irony is different from sarcasm because Irony is a form of Sarcasm actually, Sarcasm is a form of Irony. Irony comes in many forms. :-[when you expect something but the opposite of what you expect happens ex. there has been a drought for 10 years so a farmer starves himself to save all his money in that 10 years to build a well. the day after the comletion of the well, a heavy rain falls and rain continues to fall periodically after wards.  When your watching a movie. You know the character's husband died in a car accident (because you saw it happen in a scene) but the character doesn't know and prepares his dinner and waits for him until 12pm. that's another example of irony. something like this is ironic: "I'm not mad  I'm happy actually " you know the person is mad because of his facial expression/ emoticons. Sarcasm is the same as Irony except it's meant to be funny or mean/rude when someone accidentally drops his lunch, does something stupid and you clap and say "good job!  " you're being sarcastic. or if you say something like: "rolflmao you're sooo pretty  " that's a sarcastic comment. |
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hot-angel (f)
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Ohh boy, english sucks.
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WesleyanA (f)
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It does.  |
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bolex (m)
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It does. Ohh boy, english sucks.
It does sucks well Like ,  ***sighs*** |
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hot-angel (f)
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Yeah it does.  |
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reniks (f)
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Irony is a subtle sarcasm,meant to be humorous.The meaning intended is the opposite of the word/s used.Sarcasm is used mainly to hurt,through taunts,jeers,mockery ridicule and stuff like that.
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kit kat (m)
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you know why do any of us care i mean it allways happen to us and that is the only thing they got in common |
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WesleyanA (f)
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Irony is a subtle sarcasm
sighs Irony isn't a type or form of sarcasm. It's the other way round. sarcasm is mean/humorous Irony. you know why do any of us care i mean it allways happen to us and that is the only thing they got in common You need to know the difference if you want to become a writer or any kind of professional (screenwriting e.t.c). I guess it's for proper usage Seun's new satire site for example relies heavily on the use of satire. So it's not that bad to learn this stuff. I feel bad for english teachers sometimes It's so complicated. |
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nubian (m)
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@wesleyan
u are right !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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reniks (f)
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@wesleyan,are you giving the dictionary definition or ur personal definition?Anyway i checked my dictionary first and the dictionary is "Websters New World Dictionary"2nd college edition.Besides as a language student have had to deal with the two words frequently.So i'll stick with my definition for now.
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endure (m)
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U all got kool contributions and a wonderful answer. Any teacher would score u all a high score. But I on my part see Sarcasm as a form of Irony, though Sarcasm aims at criticising the person refered to. U can take an example of this IRONY - This is the best football team having lost 4 of 5 matches. Meaning: that is the laziest or worst team. Sarcasm - This are the 'The Holy men' that will enter heaven alive. As u know, no man enters heaven alive, but it is actually meant to criticise the altitude of those persons refered to. I guess my opinion will help a bit in ur knowlege. U can reach me privately for any more colum via nd_smart2luv@yahoo.comlove U all  |
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reniks (f)
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I just want to add this to my previous post. My dictionary defines irony thus;a method of humorous or subtly sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning is the direct opposite of their usual sense[the irony of calling a stupid plan clever].Sarcasm is however defined as a taunting,sneering,cutting,or caustic remark;gibe or jeer generally ironical.In essence irony has elements of sarcasm and vice versa.I wasn't even considering one as a type of another.
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WesleyanA (f)
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cool I'll stick w/ mine too. |
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