In a RARE response, interpret the figure of speech in the statement. "why cant a bicycle stand up by its self because its two tired"
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 statement is an example of a pun, specifically a play on words. The figure of speech is based on the wordplay between "two tired" sounding like "too tired."
The double meaning of the pun is that "two tired" can be interpreted as meaning the bicycle is literally tired (in need of rest or sleep) because it has two tires, but also that the bicycle is too tired (exhausted, lacking energy) to stand up on its own. This creates a humorous and clever twist on the initial question.