Directions: 

• Have participants form groups of two.
• Groups identify a speaker, and a listener.
• Speakers read items 1-8 from below in a sarcastic tone.
• Listeners provide reflection on the impact of that tone.
• Speakers then become the listeners.
• Speakers read items 9-16 from below in a sarcastic tone.
• Listener provides reflection on the impact of that tone.
• Repeat the same process practicing a sincere tone.

1. Some outfit!
2. I can help you
3. I'll lend you twenty dollars.
4. She's gorgeous!
5. You can't be serious.
6. She's so nice.
7. That's some hair-cut!
8. You've sure lost weight.
9. I'm telling the truth.
10. His child is well behaved.
11. I love your idea.
12. You look like my sister!
13. Let's do lunch.
14. Did you cook this yourself?
15. Would you like another cookie?
16. She's the best player.

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Submitted by: Jennifer Arns