Editing Pun (section)

==Confusion and alternative uses==

There exist subtle differences between paronomasia and other literary techniques, such as the [[double entendre]]. While puns are often simple wordplay for comedic or rhetorical effect, a double entendre alludes to a second meaning that is not contained within the statement or phrase itself, often one that purposefully disguises the second meaning. As both exploit the use of intentional double meanings, puns can sometimes be double entendres, and vice versa. Puns also bear similarities with [[paraprosdokian]], [[Zuegma#Syllepsis|syllepsis]], and [[eggcorn]]s. In addition, homographic puns are sometimes compared to the [[stylistic device]] [[antanaclasis]], and homophonic puns to [[polyptoton]]. Puns can be used as a type of [[mnemonic]] device to enhance comprehension in an educational setting. Used discreetly, puns can effectively reinforce content and aid in the retention of material. Some linguists have encouraged the creation of [[neologism]]s to decrease the instances of confusion caused by puns.<ref>Shakespeare Survey – Volume 23 – Page 19, Kenneth Muir – 2002</ref>