Sarcasm

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Sarcasm is when someone says something, but means something else. They mean either the opposite of what they said, or that they disagree with what they just said. Sarcasm is different from lying because when a person is being sarcastic, the person listening is supposed to understand that the person speaking does not mean what they just said. If someone says something sarcastic, it is usually said in a tone of voice that tells the person listening that they are being sarcastic, or the person listening knows the person talking well enough that they understand that the person talking is being sarcastic. If their tone of voice is normal when they say something sarcastic, this is called deadpan or dry humor.

 How was the painful tooth removal?
   It was the funnest moment of my life!

   You looked really cool when you fell down the stairs.

Another form of sarcasm is when you are asked a question, you give a true answer that is impossible or give a very simple answer that does not really answer the question.

 What is the fastest way to Aviva's house?
   Drive through that brick wall and make a right.

 What did you have for dinner last night?
   Food.
   

*Sarcasm can't always be used. If you are with people you don't know well or are in a serious place (like at work) people might think you are being rude.*