Hello Liz, Wednesday, June 1, 2005, 6:07:15 PM, you wrote:
MB>> Sarcasm is a subet of irony, as I found out when we had a long thread MB>> on TBOT about making these ironic style modes clear to all readers of MB>> our lists. > It is? Ok.. Normally Im used to irony being events, and sarcasm being > words irony 1 the expression of one's meaning by saying the direct opposite of what one is thinking but using tone and voice to indicate one's real meaning. Irony is used in order to be amusing or to give sth emphasis: 'That's really lovely, that is!' he said with heavy irony. 2 a situation, an event, etc that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects, and is often amusing as a result: the irony of fate - one of life's little ironies. sarcasm remarks that imply the opposite of what they appear to mean and are intended to upset or mock sb: heavy/bitter sarcasm - 'And is that free and fair trade?' she asked, with more than a hint of sarcasm in her voice. -- Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 5th edition -- Best regards, Andre The Bat! v2.12.00 on Windows 98 4.10.2222 A ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 3.5.25 | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html IMPORTANT: To register as a Beta tester, use this link first - http://www.ritlabs.com/en/partners/testers/
