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.

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 wanted the boys to help with carrying in groceries.

The groceries cost a lot of money.

She wanted the boys to have a good basketball game.

It rained on the day of the marathon, and Katie was really disappointed. She remarked, “Great weather we’re having,” to her best friend Lisa. What did she really mean?

She was happy with the weather.

Joey only got an A because he cheated, not because he is good at math.

Bobby was going to tell the teacher what Joey did.

Joey is one of the best math students in the grade.

Math is Bobby's favorite subject.

Martha and Bob were working on posters. “All my markers ran out of ink, unlike yours,” Martha said. What was she really saying?

Bob hasn't done any of the poster and Martha has done it all.

She needs another marker from Bob.

Martha needs to go shopping and get the brand of markers that Bob has.

Bob is having a good time making the poster.

Janet had a cold. She blew her nose every two minutes. Bobby asked the class, “Is there an elephant in here?” What does Bobby really mean?

Her nose blowing sounded like an elephant.

There is a zoo nearby and an elephant escaped.

It smelled bad in the classroom.

Which of the following sentences is an example of sarcasm?

I love getting stuck in traffic for hours.

Identify the sarcastic remark:

Oh great, another Monday morning!

What a beautiful day for a picnic!

I can't wait to eat this delicious cake.

Which sentence uses sarcasm?

I can't believe how much I love cleaning the house!

Which of these is an example of sarcasm?

Oh, fantastic! Another homework assignment!

Sarcasm

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

SARCASM

IRONY

PUN

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CCSS.L.8.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

SARCASM

IRONY

PUN

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CCSS.L.8.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

SARCASM

IRONY

PUN

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CCSS.L.8.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

SARCASM

IRONY

PUN

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CCSS.L.8.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

repetition.

sarcasm.

ironic twist.

dramatic effect.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

repetition

sarcasm

ironic twist

dramatic effect

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CCSS.L.8.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

SARCASM

IRONY

PUN

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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Sarcasm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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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?

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?