Question

which statement most accurately describes one way that sarcasm is used in literature? A. Authors use sarcasm to create a rhythm that highlights important information. B. Authors use sarcasm to create repetitive sentence structures. C. Authors use sarcasm to describe qualities that cannot be understood with the five senses. D. Authors use sarcasm to emotionally wound their target audience

Answer 1

Authors use sarcasm to emotionally wound their target audience

Answer 2

Answer: D. Authors use sarcasm to emotionally wound their target audience.

Sarcasm occurs when the literal meaning of a statement is different from what the speaker actually intends to say. This rhetorical device is often used when the author intends to mock someone, or a section of society. Although this is often done for the purpose of amusement, it can sometimes be used to emotionally hurt the audience.