Statement (I): A Pun is a play on words. It is commonly used in riddles, jokes and poems. Statement (II): A limerick is a short poem with a specific rhyme scheme. It often has a serious ending. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
A pun is indeed a play on words commonly found in riddles, jokes, and poems, making Statement I correct. A limerick does follow a specific rhyme scheme, but it is known for a witty, humorous or nonsensical closing line rather than a serious one, making Statement II incorrect.
Important Questions from Figure of speech/Literary Devices
Select the appropriate figure of speech from the given options.
Why the whole city went out to see the victorious general?
Select the appropriate figure of speech from the given options.
Speech is silver, but silence is golden.
Select the appropriate figure of speech from the given options.
An ambassador is an honest man who lies abroad for the good of his country.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
He lay all night on his sleepless pillow.
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