Question

Which option describes a homophonic pun?
1. a pun that achieves its humor through the use of how words appear on the page
2. a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings
3. a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
4. a pun that uses ideas from two different disciplines, such as science and art

Answer 1

The correct option that describes a homophonic pun is:

3. a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings.