Puns and Adages

What is an adage?

• A short saying stating a general truth or piece or advice.

• Jokes that make a play with words and have different meanings.

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What is a pun?

• A short saying stating a general truth or piece or advice.

• Jokes that make a play with words and have different meanings.

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Is this a pun or adage?

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

• Pun

• Adage

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Many hands make light work.

• Pun

• Adage

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The marine biologist seminars were created for entertainment, but for educational porpoises.

• Pun

• Adage

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Things are not always what they seem.

• Pun

• Adage

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Slow and steady wins the race.

• Pun

• Adage

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On the surface of things, whales are always blowing it.

• Pun

• Adage

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A horse is a very stable animal.

• Pun

• Adage

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The pig got out again, but don’t worry - I tractor down.

• Pun

• Adage

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