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People can be wounded and have their feelings hurt by someone speaking sarcastically to them. Sarcasm is saying something cutting or intended to hurt, often using irony to deliver the wound. Irony is word use to say something other than what the words usually stand for, most often meaning the opposite of what the literal meaning of the words is. The tone of the voice and inflection is also often used to underscore the ironic/sarcastic part of the statement.
Example:
A man comes to breakfast after a night of drinking, he looks hung over and is unshaven, wearing the wrinkled clothes he slept in, with hair disheveled, and his eyes are red and squinted from the sunlight.
His wife takes one look at him and says, "Well, now, don't you look just bright and shiny this morning?!"
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What element of rhetoric describes language that often means the opposite of what it is literally saying?
When words are understood to mean the opposite of their literal meaning, this is sarcasm or irony.
What is the lowest form of wit?
Sarcasm
How does Much Ado about Nothing show sarcasm?
nothing
Was Edward Teach born in Bristol?
Naw... He lived in London... *Sarcasm*
Is sarcasm a literary term?
Yes, it's a more crude form of verbal irony
Does sarcasm affect friendships?
depends on your friends! Be very careful watch you say to your more sensitive friends
Use sarcasm in a sentence?
The Sarcasm was great. Without Sarcasm he was boring.
What is a sentence for the word sarcasm?
sarcasm is not taught. Sarcasm is the main part of his books.
What part of the speech is sarcasm?
The word sarcasm is a noun. Sarcasm is a form of humour.
What part of speech is the word sarcasm?
The word sarcasm is a noun. Sarcasm is a form of humour.
How can you make a sentence with the word sarcasm?
He uses sarcasm very effectively.When you use sarcasm, it is how you say it more than what you say.
Can you make a sentence using sarcasm?
Oh great, another meeting scheduled for Friday afternoon, just what I was hoping for.
What is the adjective of sarcasm?
sarcastic = adjectove form of sarcasm
What is an antonym for sarcasm?
the antonym of sarcasm is "true" the definition of antonym is- the opposite. so sarcasm is the opposite. not that hard to figure out. ^.^
What do sea turtles do in the morning?
(sarcasm) wake up (sarcasm)
Sarcasm in Tagalog word?
The Tagalog word for sarcasm is "sarkasmo." It is often used in a mocking or ironic way to convey a meaning that is opposite of the words being used. In informal conversations, sarcasm is commonly expressed by using exaggerated tone of voice or facial expressions.
How many syllabals in sarcasm?
there are 3 syllables in the word sarcasm.
