This is the last question on the essay. The author of this essay is Shirley Whittington
Last question: Some people consider puns to be the lowest form of humour. What points does Whittington advance to suggest the respectabililty of puns? Do you agree with her views? Comment.
I need a better explanation of this question, can you please explain, thanks :-)
What did Whittington say that shows that she likes puns?
What do you think about puns?
Why?
Ms. Sue, I am actually unable to understand some terms/words used in this essay, so It's kind of hard for me to actually figure out what Whittington thinks about puns. I don't really understand this sentence:
Those who dote on puns vigilantly monitor conversation, listening less for sense than for a hook upon which to hang a word perversion.
That sentence means:
People who like puns listen to conversations carefully. They want to find words that they can turn into puns.
So Whittington says that if conversations are listened carefully to, then humourous puns can be made easily. I think puns are cool, and can be humourous at times. Some puns can be mean as well, that is if they reflect on you, such as your personality, or appearance. I think that they can be humourous just naturally, to some they may, to some they may not. Same response for why I think they can be serious as well.
Please add any other info, thanks
Good answer, Sara!
Certainly! This question asks you to identify the points that Shirley Whittington presents to support the idea that puns are respectable forms of humor. In other words, it wants you to find the arguments or reasons that Whittington gives to show that puns should be considered as a legitimate or acceptable form of humor.
To answer this question, you will need to carefully read the essay written by Shirley Whittington and identify any specific points or arguments she presents in favor of puns. These points could be related to the linguistic creativity of puns, their ability to convey multiple meanings, their potential to create humor in various contexts, or any other reasons that Whittington puts forward.
Once you have identified these points, you can evaluate whether you agree with Whittington's views or not. You may want to consider your own personal opinion on puns and humor, as well as any counterarguments or alternative perspectives that you might have.
Remember, it is important to support your opinion with evidence and logical reasoning. You can use Whittington's points, as well as your own analysis, to provide a well-rounded response to this question.
I hope this explanation helps! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.