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

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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

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

Answer 1

The correct description of a pun is:

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