Wordplay And Puns

Question 0

Paronomasia

Answer 0

Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning. (Punning)
Ex: “Contraceptives should be used on every conceivable occasion.”

Question 1

Antanaclasis

Answer 1

Repetition of a word in two different senses.

Ex: “If we don’t hang together,we shall surely hang separately . “

Question 2

Syllepsis

Answer 2

Using a word this is a relation to or more words that it modifies or governs.
Ex:”the play uses irascible wit, raising laughs as well as welts”