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18 October, 17:21

3. When the Prefect of Police says that he has been asked

to find the stolen letter, Dupin says, "And a wiser agent

I suppose could not be found." With this answer, Dupin

is being a little sarcastic. What is sarcasm? What are

some other examples of sarcasm in this story?

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  1. 18 October, 17:40
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    saracasm is the act of making fun of someone but not quite being upfront about it
  2. 18 October, 17:45
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    The use of irony to mock or convey contempt

    "I suppose could not be found with this answer dupin"
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