Which of the following describes a pun?

A. the use of a noun to serve as the verb in a sentence
B. the final sentence of a joke that contains the punchline
C. a playful use of synonyms to achieve humor in writing
D. a joke using words that sound alike but have different meanings

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

A pun typically involves a play on words that exploits the different meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

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