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What is a play on words that is often humorous but can have a serious purpose?

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  • 18-09-2017
A play on words that is often humorous but can have a serious purpose is called pun. The purpose of a pun is to cause an effect in the reader or listener. It can be use for creative language use, comic relief or even to hide a joke or insult. 
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