Puns and juxtaposition

Which example below is an example of a pun?

• Deafening silence
• A horse is a very stable animal.
• It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
• Modern dancing is so old fashioned.

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Which example below is an example of a juxtaposition?

• Beggars can’t be choosers.
• Happy sad
• On the surface of things whales are always blowing it.

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Which example below is NOT an example of juxtaposition?

• Poverty and wealth

• Big baby

• Energizer Bunny arrested -- charged with battery.

• Definitely maybe

Which example below is an example of a pun?

• The chicken crossed the playground to get to the other slide
• A joke is actually an extremely really serious issue
• I can resist anything, except temptation

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Which examples below are examples of juxtaposition? Select more than one answer.

• There is a real love hate relationship developing

• It is raining cats and dogs.

• This is a genuine imitation Rolex watch.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a pun?

• Insects that make honey are always on their best bee-havior.
• I went to a seafood disco last week... and pulled a mussel.
• A bicycle can't stand on its own because it is two-tired.
• She was terribly pleased with her Birthday present.

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