Why can't a bicycle stand up by itself?

Because it's two tired!

In a RARE response, interpret the figure of speech in the statement.

• What kind of figure of speech is this an example of?

• Explain which words make up the figure of speech.

• Explain the double meaning of the figure of speech.

This figure of speech is an example of a pun. The words "two tired" are a play on words, as it sounds like "too tired" but also refers to the fact that a bicycle has two tires. The double meaning here is that the bicycle cannot stand up by itself because it is physically unable to do so without support, but it also plays on the idea that the bicycle might be too tired (exhausted) to stand up on its own.