Premise: just barely i guess

Hypothesis: barely I suppose.
Answer: yes

Premise: The Is Wallace a postmodern ironist, sarcastic to the point of annoyance?

Hypothesis: Wallace always hid his feeling behind constant sarcasm, thus causing his annoying use of it.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: But if I forego the luxury of engraving, the clerk will sell me 500 24 pound Strathmore sheets and envelopes, flat printed, for $167.

Hypothesis: The clerk said that if I choose to engrave, he'll give me a 20% discount.
Answer: no

Premise: RECOMMENDED REPORTING

Hypothesis: Not recommended reporting
Answer: no