If the words used in a message are correct, but the speaker’s tone sounds sarcastic, what effect can it have on the receiver?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The receiver may feel hurt or confused.
Tone communicates attitude and emotion in addition to the literal meaning of words. A sarcastic tone can make a correct statement sound mocking, insulting, or insincere, so the receiver may feel hurt or may not know how seriously to interpret it. Option A is correct. Sarcasm does not change the facts automatically or remove barriers; it can create a new barrier to trust and understanding.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The receiver may feel hurt or confused.
Why is this the correct answer?
Tone communicates attitude and emotion in addition to the literal meaning of words. A sarcastic tone can make a correct statement sound mocking, insulting, or insincere, so the receiver may feel hurt or may not know how seriously to interpret it. Option A is correct. Sarcasm does not change the facts automatically or remove barriers; it can create a new barrier to trust and understanding.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
