Lesson 42: Irony Detect

Irony & Sarcasm Skill: Understanding Tone. Sometimes, people say the opposite of what they mean. Learn to spot it. 1  Tone Vocabulary Irony Noun ការនិយាយបញ្ជិតបញ្ជៀង /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/ Using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning. Sarcasm Noun ការនិយាយឌីដង /ˈsɑːr.kæz.əm/ Irony used to mock or convey contempt. Literal Adj តាមអត្ថន័យចំៗ /ˈlɪt.̬ɚ.əl/ The exact meaning of the words; not metaphorical or ironic. Exaggerate Verb និយាយបំផ្លើស /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/ To make something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is. 2  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"? It was terrible It was wonderful It was okay 3  Contex…