Sarcasm/No Sarcasm
"Great job, on creating such a mess on my new carpet!"
Sarcasm, because having a mess on someone's new carpet wouldn't be a worth celebrating
It suddenly begins to rain and your brand new shoes are soaked. "Great, just what I needed" you say.
Sarcasm or NOT
Sarcasm
What would it mean if someone said:
"The test was a piece of cake."
It was very easy
Ethan sat at the counter making chocolate milk. Jeffery came up and said "Mmm, that sure looks good."
He wants some chocolate milk
"I really like the fancy bells on my sweater. Thanks for my Christmas gift dad. " he said
Probably sarcasm. Most people don't like bells on their sweater
You ask your mom how you look in your new dress and she replies, " Wow, that dress really makes your eye stand out."
Sarcasm or NOT
Not sarcasm
What would it mean if you go to a restaurant and your friend says:
"I'm going to pig out"
eat a lot
Mom carried the groceries in from the car while Bob and I played basketball. "Boy these bags are heavy" she said.
come help carry in the groceries
"I would've enjoyed the movie more if not for the pleasant hum of a snore."
Sarcasm. Telling the person his snoring was disturbing
You're at a party and you smell your friends perfume from across the room. You walk over and tell her, " nice perfume, how long did you marinate in it?"
Sarcasm or NOT
Sarcasm
What would it mean if someone said:
"The plans are still up in the air."
The plans are still undecided
This math homework is too hard.
I need help
"Thanks for ruining my perfectly made cake by eating it before the birthday person"
Sarcasm. He does not really mean the thanks
Your sister comes to breakfast and begins complaining about how how messy the house is. Good morning sunshine your mom says
Sarcasm or not?
sarcasm
What would it mean if someone said:
"I'm killing two birds with one stone"
Accomplishing two things at the same time.
I really like this video game but I don't have enough money.
Can I borrow some money
Will you buy it for me.
Person 1: "I got an A on my test!"
Person 2: "Good work!"
Person 2 Sarcastic or not?
Not sarcasm. Person 2 is sincere.
You ask someone how they are and they say "Don’t bother me. I’m living happily ever after"
Sarcasm or not
Sarcasm
What would it mean if someone cancelled plans with their friend and said:
"I need a raincheck"
reschedule the plans for a later date.
You're at your friends house and you say "a snack sounds really good right now"
You want your friend to give you something to eat