Select the correct answer. What type of figure of speech is a pun? A. alliteration B. repetition C. hyperbole D. irony Reset Next

D. Irony.

A pun is a type of figure of speech that involves a play on words, typically using words that sound similar or have multiple meanings to create a humorous effect.

A. Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words, not the same as a pun.

B. Repetition is the act of repeating something that has already been said or written, not the same as a pun.

C. Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, not the same as a pun.

D. Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect, not the same as a pun.