Question

Would you consider this a pun: "But if you call me Anne, ease call me Anne with an 'e'." If so, what kind of pun is this? Explain in 1-2 sentences what the deeper meaning of the pun is.

Answer 1

Yes, this is a play on words, specifically a homophone pun. The joke is that the speaker's name is "Anne" but they want it pronounced with an "e" at the end, which sounds like the word "ease." The deeper meaning is that the speaker is emphasizing the correct pronunciation of their name.