Sarcasm is a form of communication intended to convey the opposite of what is literally said. It is most often used to criticize someone, e.g., stating, “You’re really good at this!” to a friend who ...

“I remember hearing her say stuff and figuring out that she didn't mean what she said,” says Walker, who leads the Natural Language and Dialogue Systems Lab at UC Santa Cruz. “She used to say ...

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Sarcasm is a hilarious, wonderful communication style, right? We use it social situations, conversations, in literature, on TV programs and social media. Sarcasm at its best is funny. It also sends a ...

Roger J. Kreuz is a Friend of The Conversation. Six days later, during a Fox News town hall, Sean Hannity asked Trump about those remarks on increased testing. “Sometimes I jokingly say, or ...

Detecting Sarcasm When observed in person or by means of video, detecting sarcasm involves attention to the tone, facial expression, and cadence of the communication. Research suggests that movement ...