Why do writers use puns? (1 point)

• to create humor or levity
• to provide source material
• to confuse the reader
• to impress the reviewers

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Writers use puns primarily to create humor or levity.

Which option describes a homophonic pun? (1 point)
O a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings

a pun that achieves its humor through the use of how words appear on the page

O a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings

• a pun that uses ideas from two different disciplines, such as science and art

A homophonic pun is a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings.

Which option describes a homographic pun? (1 point)
• a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings
O a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings
O a pun that achieves its humor through very detailed description
O a pun that is both humorous and serious at the same time

A homographic pun is a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings.

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