The sarcastic statement is:
“Well, aren’t you graceful!” he laughed as she tripped.
This statement uses irony because the laughter implies the opposite of being graceful.
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Which statement is sarcastic?(1 point)
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“Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he served the food.
“Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he served the food.
“Well, aren’t you graceful!” he laughed as she tripped.
“Well, aren’t you graceful!” he laughed as she tripped.
“Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he began to eat.
“Thanks, this dinner is great,” he said as he began to eat.
“Well, aren’t you graceful!” he exclaimed as she danced.
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