ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

POETRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the word for a “play on words”?
A
pun
B
simile
C
haiku
D
metaphor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -By definition, a pun is a humorous use of a word with multiple meanings or a funny use of a word as a substitute for a similar sounding word. The related terms punning, play on words, and paronomasia are often used to refer to the act of making puns.

Detailed explanation-2: -: to use words that sound similar or that have several different meanings especially in a clever or funny way.

Detailed explanation-3: -commentary. analysis. comment. observation. exposition. remark. explication. report. More items

Detailed explanation-4: -recreate. frolic. entertain. toy. relax. sport. amuse. rollick. More items

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