Why does ironic or sarcastic text online often require explicit markers like "/s" or specific emojis, even when context seems clear?

💡 Explanation

The lack of prosody in written text means that intonation and vocal cues are absent; therefore, online communication relies on explicit markers like "/s" or emojis for indicating sarcasm, because these markers compensate for the missing auditory information, rather than relying on assumed shared understanding.

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