Sarcasm

This is the third time that you are late since the week has started; you must really enjoy your job.

• SARCASM

• IRONY

• PUN

Susan got the lowest mark on her English test, she is such a bright spark.

• SARCASM

• IRONY

• PUN

You didn't take out the garbage yesterday. Your memory is indeed getting sharper everyday.

• SARCASM

• IRONY

• PUN

The trip to the beach was great! One flat tire, petrol shortage and water everywhere but not a drop to drink!

• SARCASM

• IRONY

• PUN

A type of verbal irony that intends to mock or zing:

• repetition.

• sarcasm.

• ironic twist.

• dramatic effect.

A type of verbal irony that intends to mock or show contempt

• repetition

• sarcasm

• ironic twist

• dramatic effect

Samantha is late everyday for her meetings. Isn't that a great way to demonstrate leadership?

• SARCASM

• IRONY

• PUN

Your news article demonstrated such clarity in style and organization that we struggled to make sense of it.

• SARCASM

• IRONY

• PUN

Janet, Bobby, Alex, and Marco were playing four square. Marco accidentally ran into Janet, and she began to cry. “Well aren’t you tough!” he said to Janet.

What did Marco really mean?

• She was not tough because she was crying.

• He was sorry he ran into her.

• She had bruises on her already.

• He thinks that Janet is a tough girl.

Mom carried the groceries in from the car while Bob and I played basketball. “Boy, these bags are heavy,” she said.

What did mom really mean?

• She is super strong.

• The groceries cost a lot of money.

• She wanted the boys to have a good basketball game.

• She wanted the boys to help with carrying in groceries.