What is a pun?
School-Themed Riddles and Jokes

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or similar-sounding words, for humorous or rhetorical effect.
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What is a riddle?
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A riddle is a statement or question that has a double or hidden meaning, often posed as a puzzle to be solved.
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What is a joke?
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A joke is a short narrative or statement intended to provoke laughter, often involving a punchline.
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What is a knock-knock joke?
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A knock-knock joke is a type of joke that involves a call-and-response format, typically starting with 'knock knock'.
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What is a homophone?
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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.
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What is a play on words?
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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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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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