Re: Attacking others/Verbal irony (was Cheape st source of supplements)

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> From: allan moore <afmoore1@...>

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> > But if so, why did you preface this statement with one that is

> > complimentary?

>

> This is a literary technique known as " verbal irony. " Verbal

> irony is a " figure of speech " in which there is a contrast

> between what is said ( " you write thoughtful, interesting

> and well-researched posts " ) and what is actually meant

THANK YOU ALLEN!!!!! It didn't occur to me when I wrote this

that my irony wouldn't be understood here. Looks like I'll have

to add another name to my " must read " list!

> Sounds like is a little frustrated?

Chuckle, and you have correctly diagnosed me as well!!!

Signed

Frustrated in Denver,

Patti

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