Which of the following describes a pun?
A. a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing.
B. the use of a noun to serve as the verb in a sentence.
C. a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings.
D. the final sentence of a joke that contains the punchline.
C. a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings.
Why do writers use puns?
A. to create humor or levity
B. to provide source material
C. to confuse the reader
D. to impress the reviewers
A. to create humor or levity
Which option describes a homophonic pun?
A. a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings
B. a pun that uses ideas from two different disciplines, such as science and art
C. a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
D. a pun that achieves its humor through the use of how words appear on the page
C. a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
Which option describes a homographic pun?
A. a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
B. a pun that is both humorous and serious at the same time
C. a pun that achieves its humor through very detailed description
D. a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings