What does sarcasm mean?
1.4 - CLOSE READING - Excerpt from Holes, Pgs. 12-15 (Gold)

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Sarcasm is the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
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What is a synonym for 'paused'?
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Hesitated.
3.
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What is a buzzard?
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A buzzard is a type of bird that feeds on decaying flesh.
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What does it mean if something is empty?
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It means that there is nothing inside; it is void of contents.
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What are Stanley’s two options when faced with a choice?
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Go to jail or go to Camp Green Lake.
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What is the significance of the quote 'You're not in the Girl Scouts anymore'?
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It indicates that Mr. Sir is being sarcastic, suggesting that the situation is serious and not a game.
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What is the purpose of close reading?
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Close reading is a careful and purposeful reading of a text to understand its deeper meaning and nuances.
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