
Sarcasm
Tone Matters
Listen for a mocking or insincere tone to detect sarcasm since the words alone may seem genuine.

Sure, I love waiting in line for hours.
Context Clues
Understanding the situation can help distinguish sarcasm from a straightforward statement.

Great, another meeting! (when meetings are clearly disliked)
Subtle Mockery
Sarcasm often involves subtle teasing or ridicule that's not openly hostile.

Oh, brilliant idea, Einstein.
Compare with
IronyMockeryRidiculeSatireSneerTaunt
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