Wow. A post about Sarcasm (Rhetorical Device)

I decided to post about sarcasm mainly because it is used a lot in my family and it is an interesting way to grab attention from the reader. Sarcasm is a type of irony where someone who is praising something is in fact criticizing it. An example is when someone in my family says something really obvious, my dad usually responds with "Nothing gets by you." Sarcasm is a fun device because when it is used, it usually brings enjoyment to the reader and allows the reader to become comfortable with the writing. Sarcasm is mainly used in television shows like The Big Bang Theory with situations that causes the characters to insult a situation in the form of a compliment. However, in the case of Sheldon Cooper, some people may need to be told of sarcasm (or have a sign).


This is done in sitcoms in order to not only get the audience to laugh, but to drag them in. It establishes a sense of humor and allows them to become comfortable with the material. If someone where to use it in a speech, it would humor the audience and create a state of safety; they are comfortable with the speaker because of the sarcasm. While this isn't a very popular device used in formal writing, it is a very interesting and fun device and I enjoy using it in everyday life.