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Sarcasm

Definition:

Sarcasm is a form of verbal irony that is used to mock or express contempt. It involves saying something but meaning the opposite with the intention of ridiculing or emphasizing absurdity. It often involves a tone of voice or inflection to convey the sarcastic message.

Examples:

Sense 1: Verbal Irony

Example sentence 1: "Oh, sure, I love it when my car breaks down in the middle of the rain."

Example sentence 2: "Great job, you forgot to bring your lunch again!"

Sense 2: Mockery

Example sentence 1: "Wow, you're so talented at pressing the elevator button!"

Example sentence 2: "Congratulations, you managed to burn another batch of cookies!"

Sense 3: Contempt

Example sentence 1: "Fantastic, you overslept and missed your flight."

Example sentence 2: "Wonderful, you just spilled coffee all over my new shirt."

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