Word Play
Word Play
This picture represents an example of a visual pun. The phrase "sleep on it," doesn't meant o literally fall asleep on the word it. The picture is playing on the double meaning of the words to create a joke.Visual puns like this are just one type of word play.
Word play involves playing with the sounds and meanings of words to tell a joke, make a point, or add interest to a piece of writing.You'll find word play in poems, raps, newspaper headlines, and even in crossword puzzle clues. Some types of word play are easy to do, while others take a lot of skill.
The video below will introduce you to different types of word play. After watching the video, see if you can create your own play on words using some of the techniques you learned.
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