What is sarcasm?

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verbal irony used to state the opposite of what is meant
verbal irony used to state the opposite of what is meant - no response given

irony used to give the reader information a character does not have
irony used to give the reader information a character does not have - no response given

irony used to highlight the absurdity of an unlikely situation
irony used to highlight the absurdity of an unlikely situation - no response given

verbal irony used to mock, ridicule, or criticize
verbal irony used to mock, ridicule, or criticize - no response given

Answer 1

Sarcasm is best described as verbal irony used to mock, ridicule, or criticize. It involves saying something while intending for the listener to understand that the opposite is meant, often to convey contempt or express humor.