Which of the following describes a pun? (1 point)
the use of a noun to serve as the verb in a sentence
• a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
• the final sentence of a joke that contains the punchline
a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing
• a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
Why do writers use puns? (1 point)
O to create humor or levity
O to provide source material
O to confuse the reader
O to impress the reviewers
To create humor or levity
Which option describes a homophonic pun? (1 point)
• a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
• a pun that uses ideas from two different disciplines, such as science and art
O 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 uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
Which option describes a homographic pun? (1 point)
• a pun that is both humorous and serious at the same time
• a pun that achieves its humor through very detailed description
• a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings
• a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings