School-Themed Riddles and Jokes

School-Themed Riddles and Jokes

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Mathematics

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a pun?

Back

A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or similar-sounding words, for humorous or rhetorical effect.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a riddle?

Back

A riddle is a statement or question that has a double or hidden meaning, often posed as a puzzle to be solved.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a joke?

Back

A joke is a short narrative or statement intended to provoke laughter, often involving a punchline.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a knock-knock joke?

Back

A knock-knock joke is a type of joke that involves a call-and-response format, typically starting with 'knock knock'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a homophone?

Back

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a play on words?

Back

A play on words is a clever or humorous use of a word or phrase that suggests two or more meanings.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a setup in a joke?

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The setup is the part of a joke that introduces the situation or context, leading to the punchline.

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