Wordplay

Literary Devices

Literary Devices: Literary Elements and Literary Techniques

Literary Elements: Plot, Character, Conflict, Setting, Theme and Points Of View

Literary Techniques: Symbolism, Sound Devices, Diction and Tone

Example Of  A Literary Technique: Symbolism

Symbol such as an object, color, or place used to represent an Abstract Idea

Red Rose is not a rose but a symbol of love and beauty

Dove is not a bird but a symbol of love and peace

Other Literary Techniques

Ways to be Funny in Writing

Wordplay: A type of humor and a literary technique focused on word usage, with the goal of creating humor. Examples of word play include puns, phonetic mix-ups such as spoonerisms, obscure words and meanings, oddly formed sentences, double entendres, Tom Swifties, shaggy dog jokes, and descriptive character names.

           Wordplay: Words that are used become the main subject of the work

          Wordplay is used  primarily for the purpose of intended effect 

           Wordplay: Use of words to suggest two or more meanings

Types Of Wordplay

1. Pun (Homographic, Homophonic and Doublesound)

Example: Mustard and Ketchup

Example: Lettuce

Example: Taco

Example: Meat and Ketchup

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Literary Technique