What can change a compliment into an ironic statement?

Understanding Verbal Irony and Sarcasm

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The weather conditions
The speaker's tone and attitude
The time of day
The listener's mood
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When someone says 'Great weather we're having' during a storm, what is this an example of?
Metaphor
Verbal irony
Hyperbole
Literal language
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does sarcasm differ from verbal irony?
Sarcasm is always positive
Sarcasm is a type of metaphor
Sarcasm is always literal
Sarcasm includes a mocking tone
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of sarcasm?
Saying 'Awesome job!' after someone rear-ends a car
Saying 'Good morning' to a friend
Saying 'Thank you' after receiving a gift
Saying 'Nice to meet you' to a new acquaintance
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the intention behind sarcasm?
To offer a sincere apology
To provide constructive feedback
To express genuine praise
To mock or make fun
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between verbal irony and sarcasm?
Sarcasm is always positive
Verbal irony is always negative
Sarcasm includes a mocking intention
Verbal irony is always humorous
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is an example of verbal irony without sarcasm?
Saying 'Good luck' sincerely
Saying 'You're so talented' to an Olympian
Saying 'Nice weather' during a storm
Saying 'Great job!' after a mistake
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