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Figurative Language / Sarcasm

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  • Sarah is barking up the wrong tree; that store doesn’t even sell pet supplies.
    looking in the wrong place
  • Is this sarcastic? If so, how?
    It says he is having fun but his facial expression show that he is bored.
  • Is this sarcastic? If so, how?
    She says she loves vegetables, but she looks very upset and that she doesn't enjoy them.
  • Is this sarcastic? If so, how?
    No, he says he loves cookies and his facial expression matches.
  • Don’t throw in the towel now! The game isn’t over yet.
    give up
  • Rich was over the moon with excitement after hearing the good news.
    thrilled
  • Is this sarcastic? If so, how?
    He says he loves getting his photo taken, but his facial expression shows that he is angry/upset.
  • Is this sarcastic? If so, how?
    It says he loves online school, but his facial expression shows that he is frustrated/upset.
  • Did I really win the lottery, or are you just pulling my leg?
    tricking me
  • Elizabeth said it was no big deal to forgive her sister for their fight last week. “It’s water under the bridge,” she assured her.
    something past that no longer matters
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