Puns and Adages

An adage is?

• a concise, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or general observation.

• poem

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

A pun is?

• A non fiction text to inform you

• A play on/with words with multiple meanings usually with a humorous/ funny effect, puns depend on the context of the conversation or text.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

• Adage

• Pun

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

I used to be a transplant surgeon, but my heart just wasn't in it.

• Adage

• Pun

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Look before you leap.

• Pun

• Adage

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CCSS.L.8.5A

The best things in life are free.

• Adage

• Pun

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

It's pointless to write with a broken pencil.

• Pun

• Adage

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CCSS.L.8.5A

The grass is always greener on the other side.

• Adage

• Pun

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What did the toy store sign say? Don't feed the animals, they are already stuffed.

• Pun

• Adage

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CCSS.L.8.5A

I was struggling to figure out how lightning works, then it struck me.

• Pun

• Adage

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CCSS.L.8.5A