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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Irony VS sarcasm
What is the difference between irony and sarcasm?
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Sarcasm is a 'Way' of using words that implies the opposite of what is being said. Used for mocking. e.
- Sarcasm is a 'Way' of using words that implies the opposite of what is being said.
- Used for mocking.
- e.
- You're stupid.
- Irony isn't generally used for mocking.
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Sarcasm is a 'Way' of using words that implies the opposite of what is being said. Used for mocking.
Mockingly, I could say 'You rock (upon any embarrassing incident)' 'You rock'doesn't mean the person is really good; however,it implies the opposite i.e. You're stupid.
Irony isn't generally used for mocking. Although they're quite similar, sarcasm implies negativity, whereas, i
Mockingly, I could say 'You rock (upon any embarrassing incident)' 'You rock'doesn't mean the person is really good; however,it implies the opposite i.e. You're stupid.
Irony isn't generally used for mocking. Although they're quite similar, sarcasm implies negativity, whereas, i
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I'd say sarcasm is a negative form of irony, & used to mock or upset anyone.
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