Question

Which option describes a homographic pun?
A. a pun that is both humorous and serious at the same time
B. a pun that achieves its humor through very detailed description
C. a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings
D. a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings

Answer 1

C. A homographic pun uses words that look (are spelled) the same but have different meanings (e.g., "I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough").