Why is this paragraph an example of sarcasm?
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The general makes it sound like he and Rainsford will be hunting together, but really the general is going to hunt Rainsford.
The general makes it sound like he and Rainsford will be hunting together, but really the general is going to hunt Rainsford.
The general treats Rainsford as though they are members of high society, but the general secretly disrespects Rainsford.
The general treats Rainsford as though they are members of high society, but the general secretly disrespects Rainsford.
The general sounds like he is happy to go hunting with Rainsford, but he is actually angry that Rainsford is on the island.
The general sounds like he is happy to go hunting with Rainsford, but he is actually angry that Rainsford is on the island.
The general implies that they are equally skilled in hunting, but the general thinks he is a better hunter than Rainsford.
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The correct response is:
The general makes it sound like he and Rainsford will be hunting together, but really the general is going to hunt Rainsford.
This statement illustrates sarcasm because the general's words suggest camaraderie and shared activity, while the reality is that he intends to prey on Rainsford, positioning him as the hunted rather than a fellow hunter.
