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The Low Down on…

The Low Down on…. PUNS. also called paronomasia is a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by taking advantage of multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for a purpose for humor or rhetorical effect. a pun uses a correct expression that alludes to another.

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The Low Down on…

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  1. The Low Down on… PUNS

  2. also called paronomasia • is a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by taking advantage of multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for a purpose for humor or rhetorical effect. • a pun uses a correct expression that alludes to another PUNS

  3. The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.

  4. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and says, “Dam!”

  5. The soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.

  6. I work as a baker because I knead dough.

  7. Now it is your turn!

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