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Shylesh ragu Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Connotation and pun
What is the difference between a connotation and a pun?
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Actually, there's very little similarity. " "Connotation" is often used in the analysis of poetry, when discussing the emotions which are evoked by certain words, as opposed to their dictionary meanings..
- Actually, there's very little similarity.
- " "Connotation" is often used in the analysis of poetry, when discussing the emotions which are evoked by certain words, as opposed to their dictionary meanings..
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Actually, there's very little similarity.
A pun is a deliberate humorous play on words, taking advantage of some ambiguity or "double entendre."
"Connotation" is often used in the analysis of poetry, when discussing the emotions which are evoked by certain words, as opposed to their dictionary meanings..
A pun is a deliberate humorous play on words, taking advantage of some ambiguity or "double entendre."
"Connotation" is often used in the analysis of poetry, when discussing the emotions which are evoked by certain words, as opposed to their dictionary meanings..
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The two words have almost nothing in common.
A pun is a type of joke based on one word or phrase sounding like another or two words that are spelled alike but have different meanings. Based on my experience here, English learners have a very hard time with puns.
Why couldn't the butcher reach the meat on the top shelf? The steaks were too high. (Steaks = a type of meat. Stakes = used
A pun is a type of joke based on one word or phrase sounding like another or two words that are spelled alike but have different meanings. Based on my experience here, English learners have a very hard time with puns.
Why couldn't the butcher reach the meat on the top shelf? The steaks were too high. (Steaks = a type of meat. Stakes = used
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Thanks, Barb. Sometimes this old brain doesn't come up with examples! 
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I had to look up some puns. Which I then tormented my husband with.
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