Puns Quick Check

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Question
Which of the following describes a pun?(1 point)
Responses

a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing
a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing

a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings

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
the final sentence of a joke that contains the punchline

1 answer

The correct response that describes a pun is:

a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings