FindernRam Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Far too much of this on this site. But you learn something everyday. The pun, also known as paronomasia, is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect. These ambiguities can arise from the intentional use of homophonic, homographic, metonymic, or figurative language. A pun differs from a malapropism in that a malapropism is an incorrect variation on a correct expression, while a pun involves expressions with multiple (correct or fairly reasonable) interpretations. Puns may be regarded as in-jokes or idiomatic constructions, especially as their usage and meaning are usually specific to a particular language or its culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WhiteHorseRam Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 18 minutes ago, FindernRam said: Far too much of this on this site. But you learn something everyday. The pun, also known as paronomasia, is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect. These ambiguities can arise from the intentional use of homophonic, homographic, metonymic, or figurative language. A pun differs from a malapropism in that a malapropism is an incorrect variation on a correct expression, while a pun involves expressions with multiple (correct or fairly reasonable) interpretations. Puns may be regarded as in-jokes or idiomatic constructions, especially as their usage and meaning are usually specific to a particular language or its culture. If you have a lot of spare time on your hands my lawn needs mowing. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, WhiteHorseRam said: If you have a lot of spare time on your hands my lawn needs mowing. ? So does mine but: (pick any 2 from 12) Its too: Wet, Dry, Cold, Hot, windy, dusty, dark, sunny, long, green, brown, mossy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorseRam Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 16 minutes ago, FindernRam said: So does mine but: (pick any 2 from 12) Its too: Wet, Dry, Cold, Hot, windy, dusty, dark, sunny, long, green, brown, mossy. If you like puns, take a look at Clerihews ... (good wiki page) Sir Christopher Wren Said, "I am going to dine with some men. If anyone calls Say I am designing St. Paul's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 15 hours ago, FindernRam said: Far too much of this on this site. But you learn something everyday. The pun, also known as paronomasia, is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect. These ambiguities can arise from the intentional use of homophonic, homographic, metonymic, or figurative language. A pun differs from a malapropism in that a malapropism is an incorrect variation on a correct expression, while a pun involves expressions with multiple (correct or fairly reasonable) interpretations. Puns may be regarded as in-jokes or idiomatic constructions, especially as their usage and meaning are usually specific to a particular language or its culture. Seriously, everyone has had enough of your homophonic attitude. It's almost like you protest too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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