Which option describes a homographic pun?

1. a pun that achieves its humor through very detailed description
2. 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
3. a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
4. a pun that is both humorous and serious at the same time

1 answer

The correct option that describes a homographic pun is:

2. a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings.

Homographic puns exploit words that are spelled identically but have different meanings and often different pronunciations.