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Read 12 short news headlines and decide whether each one is sarcastic.
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How to judge each headline
Sarcastic — the headline is a joke, exaggeration, or irony: it means something other than its literal wording.
Not sarcastic — the headline reports its meaning literally.
Sarcastic example “Local man wins award for attending one meeting without saying 'let's circle back'.”
Not sarcastic example “City library extends weekend opening hours starting next month.”
These two examples are not in the study set. The headlines come from US news and satire publishers; some satirical headlines are subtle, so use your best judgment.
What to expect
- You will see 12 headlines, one per screen, drawn at random from a larger pool.
- Choose Sarcastic or Not sarcastic, then click Next.
- You will not be told whether an answer is right or wrong during the task.
- We record your answers, the time each headline stays on screen, your total time, and your responses to the closing question. You may stop at any time by closing the page.
- The task takes most people about 4–5 minutes. There is no timer and no penalty for taking longer.
About the AI assistance
- For each headline, the AI shows a suggested label, its support percentage, and up to three keyword cues.
- AI suggestions can be wrong. You make the final choice; no answer is selected for you.