Which of the following describes a pun?(1 point)
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a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing
a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing
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
the final sentence of a joke that contains the punchline
a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
Why do writers use puns?(1 point)
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to create humor or levity
to create humor or levity
to provide source material
to provide source material
to confuse the reader
to confuse the reader
to impress the reviewers