Puns

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What is a pun?

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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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Give an example of a pun.

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"Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana."

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What is the purpose of a pun?

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The purpose of a pun is to create humor or a playful twist in language.

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings, such as 'pair' and 'pear'.

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What is a play on words?

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A play on words is a humorous use of a word or phrase that has multiple meanings or sounds like another word.

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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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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or humor.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is the difference between a pun and a joke?

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A pun is a specific type of joke that relies on wordplay, while a joke can be any humorous statement or story.

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What does 'two-tired' mean in the context of a pun?

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In the pun, 'two-tired' sounds like 'too tired,' playing on the idea of a bicycle having two tires.