Pun
Wordplay exploiting multiple meanings or similar-sounding words for humour or effect.
Real World
The Guardian newspaper headline 'Coroner who made a killing' about a fraud case uses pun to create dark humour while simultaneously critiquing the subject.
Exam Focus
Identify both meanings of the pun explicitly, then analyse the intended effect — humour, irony, or critical distance.
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