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Sarcasm Examples

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    Listen to the situation and explain the phrase a character makes.
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  • Jennifer said to David, "I love the mustard stains on your hoodie. They really bring out the color in your eyes!" What did he mean by that?
    She was being sarcastic, actually she means that he looks messy.
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  • Joseph has a test to study for a two essays to write. When he gets home his dad tells him to clean the garage. He says, "That's just what I needed!" What does he mean by that?
    He's being sarcastic, actually he's disappointed that he has more work to do in such little time.
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  • Morgan says to Dawn, "Nice perfume, how long did you marinate in it?" What did she mean by that?
    "Marinate" implies that it is strong and all over. She's being sarcastic, actually she means that she put too much on.
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  • Damon and David spent weeks building a fort. While being silly Jacob knocked over a wall. Damon said, "Well done! Now we have to start over." What did he mean by that?
    He's being sarcastic, actually he's frustrated upset that it's knocked over.
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  • Ethan walked into class on Friday morning telling everyone that it's the weekend. David says, "Thanks captain obvious." What does he mean by that?
    He's being sarcastic, actually he means yes we know that.
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  • Steven showed up for class and learned that there is a test just like the students had expected. He says, "Well, that's a surprise." What did he mean by that?
    He's being sarcastic, actually he's not surprised at all.
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  • Joseph walked into his classroom, sat down without saying hello, and crossed his arms. Jennifer says, "Well, aren't you a ray of sunshine?" What did she mean by that?
    She's being sarcastic, actually she's saying that he's in a grouchy mood.
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  • Payton walked out of his bedroom wearing a wrinkly shirt. Ashley says, "Wow, you sure looks nice." What did she mean by that?
    She's being sarcastic, actually he looks messy and should change.
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  • In a quiet classroom David shares Robert's secret crush. Robert says to David, "Could you be any louder?" What did he mean by that?
    He was being sarcastic, actually telling him to be quiet.
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  • Arron is carrying bags while his brother is playing basketball. Arron says to his brother, "Don't worry, your game is important, I got this..." Why does Aaron mean by that?
    He's being sarcastic, actually he wants him to help.
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  • It's storming outside while Jason & Jasmin are walking to school. Jasmine says, "Nice weather we're having." What did she mean by that?
    She is being sarcastic, actually saying it's terrible weather.
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