Which of the following statements is an example of sarcasm?

A. You couldve knocked me over with a feather," Ava exclaimed.

B. "Nice job, Ted Al yelled as Ted missed the catch that would've

won the game

C. 'It didnt turn out well" Dana said when asked about the charred

cake layer.

D. "Who'd have guessed that a firefighter was behind the arson of the

shelter?

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Ivy Rodriguez

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16 October, 11:09

Which of the following statements is an example of sarcasm?

A. You couldve knocked me over with a feather," Ava exclaimed.

B. "Nice job, Ted Al yelled as Ted missed the catch that would've

won the game

C. 'It didnt turn out well" Dana said when asked about the charred

cake layer.

D. "Who'd have guessed that a firefighter was behind the arson of the

shelter?

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Ashton Collier · Answer 1

B. "Nice job Ted" Al yelled as Ted missed the catch that would've won the game.

Milton Blanchard · Answer 2

B

Explanation:

Sarcasm is the use of irony to mock others, so B is the correct answer. Al says something that is known to be not true in order to mock Ted.

A would be exaggeration or hyperbole

Not sure what C would be

D would be irony