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The Tiny Switch That Turns a Phrase into a PunWordplay · 8 min read

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Wordplay · 8 min read

The Tiny Switch That Turns a Phrase into a Pun

Learn how to write a pun with a clear first reading and a well-cued second meaning, using sound, context and careful revision to sharpen the joke.

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  1. How a pun works
  2. Three pun mechanisms
  3. Context gives the cue
A strong pun lets the sentence make sense on its surface, then offers a cue that opens another reading.
The Tiny Switch That Turns a Phrase into a Pun
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