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JAMB Literature in English 2010 Question 37

Question 37

Figures of Speech

Pun as a literary device deals with

  1. A.placing words side by side
  2. B.playing on words
  3. C.arrangement of words.
  4. D.placing two opposite phrases.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (playing on words)

Explanation

A pun plays on a word's double meaning or on words that sound alike.