How is sarcasm different from verbal irony?(1 point)

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Sarcasm says the opposite of what it means and is often used for ridicule.
Sarcasm says the opposite of what it means and is often used for ridicule.

Verbal irony provides humor to a situation, while sarcasm does not.
Verbal irony provides humor to a situation, while sarcasm does not.

Sarcasm shows a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.
Sarcasm shows a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

Verbal irony expresses the writer’s or speaker’s negative feelings.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Sarcasm says the opposite of what it means and is often used for ridicule.

This option accurately distinguishes sarcasm as a specific form of verbal irony that often carries a mocking or contemptuous tone, whereas verbal irony can exist without the intent to ridicule.