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

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

the final sentence of a joke that contains the punchline
the final sentence of a joke that contains the punchline

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

a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing

Answer 1

Both the first and the last options describe a pun:

- a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings
- a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing