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I tried arguing with my pencil but it kept making sharp points. (suggests the idea of an actual sharp pencil point and strong argument points)

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The title ‘A Concrete Example’ carries both literal and symbolic (metaphorical) meaning. Such word play is called a pun. A pun is a figure of speech that uses words with multiple meanings or words that sound alike but have different meanings, creating a humorous effect.

I tried arguing with my pencil but it kept making sharp points. (suggests the idea of an actual sharp pencil point and strong argument points)

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Sharp points: refers both to the sharp tip of a pencil and to strong points in an argument.

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Chapter 2: A Concrete Example - Exercise [Page 20]

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NCERT English Poorvi Class 8
Chapter 2 A Concrete Example
Exercise | Q VIII. a. | Page 20
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