2006-10-22 14:30:46 · 6 answers · asked by d_runner07 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Sarcasm is a sharp and obvious attack on an easily identified target. Dry humor is more subtle, and it's not quite so obvious who the intended target is. In fact, there is more likely to be disagreement among the audience members as to who the real target is with dry humor; this is way less likely with sarcasm. A more sophisticated, in-the-know listener is required for dry humor, while sarcasm often appeals to a mass audience. Dry humor is politer than sarcasm.
2006-10-22 14:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by Marcella S 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sarcasm usually focuses on saying the opposite of what is really meant. For example, if someone went somewhere on vacation and had a horrible time, but when asked said something like, "Oh, it was fabulous. I especially enjoyed the torrential rain and food poisoning." (Said in 'that' tone). Dry humor is more understated. Think of the show Frasier. That show is full of dry humor.
2006-10-22 14:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course there is! People generally find sarcastic humour funny, and dry humour not funny. :D
2006-10-22 14:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by RandOm 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
totally.
2006-10-22 14:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by FOBLuv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares, I love both
2006-10-22 14:38:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-10-22 14:38:47 · answer #6 · answered by rebecca_sld 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋