Everyone always forgets that half the time they’re sarcastic, they are being sardonic.And if the kids learned what irony actually means, bless them, I have to look it up regularly and I still can grasp the meaning.
Irony: the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaningSarcasm: harsh or bitter derision or irony; a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remarkThe latter is merely a subset of the former. Unless Ms. Anderson is docking Zack for not being specific, he’s absolutely correct.
pearlandpeach almost 13 years ago
irony, sarcasm – smart remarks….all the same …kinda.
grapfhics almost 13 years ago
I always dreaded meeting my teacher in the summer, is that ironic?
LKD almost 13 years ago
Everyone always forgets that half the time they’re sarcastic, they are being sardonic.And if the kids learned what irony actually means, bless them, I have to look it up regularly and I still can grasp the meaning.
Seeker149 Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Irony: the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaningSarcasm: harsh or bitter derision or irony; a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remarkThe latter is merely a subset of the former. Unless Ms. Anderson is docking Zack for not being specific, he’s absolutely correct.