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contemptuous

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showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect

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indignant

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marked by anger aroused by injustice

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wry

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using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor

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condescension

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a feeling of superiority

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derisive

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ridiculing, mocking

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tone

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the attitude or emotional quality of a piece of writing, conveyed through word choice and style

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sarcasm

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the use of irony to mock or convey contempt

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irony

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a contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy

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satire

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the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock

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mood

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the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels