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Pun
PUN

Definition: [ ~ (on something) ] The clever or humorous use of a word that has more than one meaning, or of words that have different meanings but sound the same.
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* All eight elements would be in.


1. Purposeful and necessary to use (connect to #2).

2. Deliberately used. That is, user (= speaker/writer) knows the implication of usage (to emphasize).
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3. Speaker and listener(s)/reader(s) must know all the possible meanings of the word and recognize the sameness of their sound(s).

4. It must be stated by speaker that 'pun' is meant while the specific word is being used in the particular context (connect to #3).
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5. (Reserved.) (Not clearly offensive, or likely to upset, even if hearer is tolerant of contempt or scorn.)

6. Humour or cleverness is clearly understood or understandable by listener(s)/reader(s).
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7. Use of style causes no problem for user, by the interpretation (= understanding) given to it by reader(s)/listener(s), even with the speaker's 'forewarning'.

8. Word usage achieves objective(s).
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