Understanding Puns in 'The Importance of Being Earnest'

What is the primary effect of the pun in the play's title?

• It highlights the theme of honesty.

• It adds a humorous element.

• It sets a tone of deception.

• It creates a tone of sincerity.

Where is 'The Importance of Being Earnest' set?

• Rome in the 17th century

• London in the 19th century

• New York in the 20th century

• Paris in the 18th century

Who are the main characters in the play?

• Jack, Ernest Worthing, and Algernon Moncrief

• Jack, Gwendolyn, and Lady Bracknell

• Algernon, Cecily, and Miss Prism

• Jack, Algernon, and Mr. Cardew

What is the first step in analyzing the text?

• Identify the main characters

• Reread a section of the text

• Summarize the plot

• Look up difficult words

What does Jack initially claim about Cecily?

• He doesn't know her

• She is his friend

• She is his sister

• She is his cousin

What does Jack eventually reveal about Cecily?

• She is his aunt

• She is his ward

• She is his niece

• She is his daughter

What does the pun on 'earnest' and 'Ernest' suggest about Jack?

• He is leading a double life

• He is a sincere person

• He is a humorous character

• He is a minor character

What does the word 'earnest' mean?

• To be deceitful

• To be wealthy

• To be sincere

• To be humorous

How does Wilde use the pun to affect the play's tone?

• By emphasizing the theme of love

• By establishing a tone of deception

• By adding a layer of humor

• By creating a tone of sincerity

What is the main theme highlighted by the pun in the play?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Love and marriage

• Honesty and deception

• Wealth and poverty