Sarcasm and irony are stylistic resources used to give greater expressiveness to speech.
The difference between sarcasm and irony is in the way each of them is used, depending on the context used.
Generally speaking, the difference between sarcasm and irony is quite subtle. However, each of these words has some characteristics of its own that make this differentiation possible.
Sarcasm can be classified as mean, hurtful, malicious, while irony is usually more subtle.
What is sarcasm?
Sarcasm is an expressive resource with a mocking content, and is therefore more ridiculed. It can be used in different ways, such as through laughter, words, attitudes, gestures, etc. Therefore, he is more oriented towards provocation and comedy.
examples of sarcasm
- You are so fragrant. How many liters of perfume did you use?
- You are as beautiful as a grotesque work of art.
- You need a plastic surgeon, not a doctor.
What is irony?
Irony is a figure of speech that uses the exposition of an idea purposely contrary to what is really believed.
It is used in situations where the person says the opposite of what he thinks, in a tone of criticism and censorship.
examples of irony
- There is nothing I like more than leaving home for work on a rainy Monday.
- I love it when people don't reply to my messages.
- It's a beautiful day to walk the dogs (saying that when it's pouring rain).
