Topic 84: Inventions That Changed the World

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is irony?

2. Can you give an example of something ironic?

3. What does sarcasm mean?

4. Do you like using sarcasm? Why or why not?

5. How do you feel when someone is sarcastic with you?

6. What is the difference between irony and sarcasm?

7. Do you think sarcasm is funny? Why or why not?

8. Have you ever used sarcasm to make a joke?

9. Can irony be used in everyday conversations? How?

10. How do you feel when you don’t understand sarcasm?

11. Do you think irony makes stories more interesting?

12. Have you ever been confused by someone’s sarcasm?

13. How do you know if someone is being sarcastic?

14. What is a sarcastic comment you remember?

15. Do you think sarcasm is always easy to understand?

16. If someone says something ironically, how do you know it’s not the truth?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. Why do people use sarcasm in conversations?

18. How does irony change the meaning of something?

19. How can sarcasm be used to show humor or criticism?

20. Do you think sarcasm is more common in some cultures than others? Why?

21. Can irony be used to make serious points or only for humor?

22. How do you feel when you misunderstand sarcasm?

23. Is sarcasm ever harmful? Why or why not?

24. How does sarcasm affect the tone of a conversation?

25. How do people use irony in movies or books?

26. Can irony and sarcasm be used in professional communication? Why or why not?

27. How does sarcasm impact relationships?

28. Do you think sarcasm can be misunderstood easily? Why?

29. How do you tell the difference between genuine comments and sarcastic ones?

30. How can irony be used to express disappointment or frustration?

31. Do you think sarcasm is more common among certain age groups? Why or why not?

32. How does irony in communication help to make a story more engaging?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does irony in literature serve to enhance themes and character development?

34. What are the psychological effects of using sarcasm in communication?

35. How does sarcasm differ from wit and humor in professional settings?

36. What role does irony play in political discourse?

37. How does sarcasm influence the credibility of a speaker or writer?

38. How do different cultures interpret irony and sarcasm in communication?

39. How does irony reflect societal values and norms?

40. How can irony be used to challenge authority or social expectations?

41. How does sarcasm affect group dynamics in social or workplace environments?

42. Can sarcasm be considered a form of passive-aggressive behavior? Why or why not?

43. How does sarcasm affect trust in interpersonal relationships?

44. How do irony and sarcasm affect the way humor is perceived in different languages?

45. How do social media and internet culture use sarcasm and irony in communication?

46. How can irony be used in marketing or advertising to influence consumer behavior?

47. What is the impact of sarcasm on emotional intelligence in communication?

48. How can someone learn to use irony and sarcasm effectively without offending others?