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English, 24.05.2020 00:59, zack66828

Examine the following puns from Shakespeare’s plays. Identify and explain the meaning of the pun.

Mercutio has been stabbed by Tybalt. He says:

“No, ‘tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door, but ’tis enough, “twill serve: ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find be a grave man.” (Romeo and Juliet)

Is it MMW (multiple meaning words), H (homophones) or SSW (similar-sounding words). Explain your thinking.

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