Which of the following describes a pun?(1 point)
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the final sentence of a joke that contains the punchline
the final sentence of a joke that contains the punchline
the use of a noun to serve as the verb in a sentence
the use of a noun to serve as the verb in a sentence
a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing
a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing
a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
The correct answer is: a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
A pun is a type of joke that plays with words, particularly words that have multiple meanings or sound similar but have different meanings. It is a form of wordplay that uses humor to create a clever or witty effect.
In this case, the correct answer is "a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings." This option accurately describes the defining characteristic of a pun. To arrive at this answer, you would need to understand the concept of puns, specifically the use of similar sounding words with different meanings to create humor.