Which option describes a homophonic pun?(1 point)
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a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings
a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings
a pun that achieves its humor through the use of how words appear on the page
a pun that achieves its humor through the use of how words appear on the page
a pun that uses ideas from two different disciplines, such as science and art
a pun that uses ideas from two different disciplines, such as science and art
a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
The correct option is:
a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
The correct option that describes a homophonic pun is:
a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings.
To identify a homophonic pun, you need to look for wordplay that relies on similar-sounding words with different meanings. For example: "I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough." In this pun, "dough" sounds like "dough" (money), creating a humorous play on words.