You’re a genius!

Extended Definition Speech for Sarcasm.

You’re a genius!

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.

You’re a genius!

You’re a genius!

Sarcasm1. A very funny way to express your frustration.

Sarcasm1. A very funny way to express your frustration.

Sarcasm1. A very funny way to express your frustration.

Sarcasm2. An effective way to state the obvious

Sarcasm3. A surefire way to make yourself look like an a**

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 4. A fun way to show your creativity,

intellect and/or humor

Which sarcastic are you?

Works Cited

Google Images. Web. 14 Nov 2013.