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How we change what others think, feel, believe and do
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How we change what others think, feel, believe and do |
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Paronomasia
Techniques > Use of language > Figures of speech > Paronomasia Method | Example | Discussion | See also
DescriptionParonomasia is the use of similar-sounding words to cause confusion, often for humorous effect. ExampleYou can tune a file system, but you can't tune a fish. ('tuna fish' - from a Unix manual) We egged on the runners, but the yolk was on us. I've a library in my trousers. Now there's a turn-up for the books! DiscussionHumor is based on the unexpected, and setting up confusion through ambiguous use of words is a classic and usually inoffensive source of wit. Paronomasia is the basis of puns, which is a short word that is less (or maybe more) punishing. Classification: Hidden, Humor. See also |
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