Why do writers use puns? to create humor or levity

to provide source material

to confuse the reader

to impress the reviewers

Which option describes a homophonic pun?
a pun that achieves its humor through the use of how words appear on the page

a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings

a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings

a pun that uses ideas from two different disciplines, such as science and art

Which option describes a homographic pun?
a pun that uses two words that look the same but have different meanings

a pun that achieves its humor through very detailed description

a pun that is both humorous and serious at the same time

a pun that uses two words that sound the same but have different meanings