Wordplay and interjections

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What is wordplay?

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Wordplay is a literary technique that uses the multiple meanings of words or similar-sounding words to create humor or confusion.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or feeling, often standing alone.

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Give an example of an interjection.

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Examples of interjections include 'Wow!', 'Ouch!', and 'Hooray!'

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What does the phrase 'You're talking a hundred miles a minute' mean?

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It means you are speaking very quickly.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Provide an example of an idiom.

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An example of an idiom is 'It's raining cats and dogs,' which means it's raining heavily.

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What is a pun?

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

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What does 'hit me' mean in the context of a pun?

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In the context of a pun, 'hit me' is a play on words that suggests a sudden realization or understanding.

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What is the purpose of wordplay?

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The purpose of wordplay is to entertain, create humor, and engage the audience through clever use of language.

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What are homophones?

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