Question

Why do writers use puns?(1 point)
Responses

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

Answer 1

Which option describes a homophonic pun?(1 point)
Responses

a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
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
a pun that uses ideas from two different disciplines, such as science and art

a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings
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 achieves its humor through the use of how words appear on the page

Answer 2

Writers use puns primarily **to create humor or levity**.

Answer 3

A homophonic pun is **a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings**.