Facetious

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Facetious

• Lauren Moore

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An Interesting Fact

• Each vowel is used once, and in order, in the
  word
• Facetious .
• (and Im not being facetious)

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Definition Forms

• Facetious (adj.) Playfully humorous, not meant
  to be taken seriously.
• Facetiously (adv.)
• Facetiousness (n.)

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Synonyms Antonyms

• Synonyms Antonyms
• Jocular, flippant Somber, grave

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Sentences

• Dad winked at me when I told him about my high
  test grade, and he facetiously said, Maybe you
  could teach me some of this!
• Lulus facetious response to the teachers
  serious question sent her to the principals
  office.
• Anita was confused by Carls facetiousness she
  had taken his comment literally and didnt
  realize he was being sarcastic.

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Activity 1

• Your mother says...
• Is that what youre wearing to school today?

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Rank these responses

• Whydo you want to wear it?
• Why yes, Mother.
• Would you prefer I go naked?

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Activity 2

• Your father says...
• So how do you like your new baby brother?

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Rank these responses

• Hes so sweet. Look how he wraps his fingers
  around mine!
• Im just crazy about him.
• Medium rare.

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Sources

• Illustrated Word Smart by Tom Metzler
• http//dictionary.reference.com/browse/facetious
• http//thesaurus.reference.com/browse/facetious