Irony & Sarcasm
Skill: Understanding Tone.
Sometimes, people say the opposite of what they mean. Learn to spot it.
Tone Vocabulary
IronyNoun
ការនិយាយបញ្ជិតបញ្ជៀង/ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
Using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
SarcasmNoun
ការនិយាយឌីដង/ˈsɑːr.kæz.əm/
Irony used to mock or convey contempt.
LiteralAdj
តាមអត្ថន័យចំៗ/ˈlɪt.̬ɚ.əl/
The exact meaning of the words; not metaphorical or ironic.
ExaggerateVerb
និយាយបំផ្លើស/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/
To make something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is.
Context: Restaurant Review
Clue: Look at the 1-Star Rating. The customer is unhappy, so positive words are ironic.
J
John Doe
★★★★★
Oh, just fantastic service. I absolutely loved waiting 45 minutes for a glass of water. The waiter was so helpful that he ignored our table the entire night. Thanks for a perfect evening.
1. What does John really mean by "fantastic service"?
Context: Text Messages
Scenario: B dropped their phone in the toilet.
I just dropped my new iPhone in the toilet. 😭
Oh wow. Lucky you.
You must be thrilled.
2. Why does the friend say "Lucky you"?
Context: Social Media
3. The hashtag #blessed is used here to:
4. "Dream come true" actually means: