3. When the Prefect of Police says that he has been asked

to find the stolen letter, Dupin says, "And a wiser agent

I suppose could not be found." With this answer, Dupin

is being a little sarcastic. What is sarcasm? What are

some other examples of sarcasm in this story?

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Jefferson Blackwell

9 June, 01:22

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Chandler Blackwell · Answer 1

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt

"I suppose could not be found with this answer dupin"

Carson Barker · Answer 2

saracasm is the act of making fun of someone but not quite being upfront about it

3. When the Prefect of Police says that he has been askedto find the stolen letter, Dupin says, "And a wiser agentI suppose could not be found." With this answer, Dupinis being a little sarcastic. What is sarcasm? What aresome other examples of sarcasm in this story?