
Puns and Malapropisms
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a malapropism?
Back
The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding word.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a pun and a malapropism?
Back
A pun is a play on words, while a malapropism is a misuse of words.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using malapropisms in literature or comedy?
Back
To create humor
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can you identify the malapropism in the following sentence: 'I'm going to the store to buy some elephant shoes.'
Back
elephant shoes
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What effect does the use of malapropisms have on the audience?
Back
It creates a humorous effect on the audience.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a pun?
Back
A form of wordplay that uses humor and often exploits multiple meanings of a term.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is an example of a pun? Options: "The chef was so busy, he ran out of thyme." , "I saw a bear at the zoo today." , "She's a talented painter." , "I took a long nap yesterday."
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"The chef was so busy, he ran out of thyme."
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