noun as in strong fondness

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irony, play on words

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Example:The teacher used irony when they said, 'Sure, skip the homework and we’ll discuss its importance during the exam,' to make a point.

Definition:A figure of speech in which the intended meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning of the words spoken; typically used to point out the difference between appearance and reality.

From irony

Example:The comedian used a play on words when they said, 'An insistuvree fact is when you say something is true and then everyone starts believing it.'

Definition:A figure of speech that involves the use or wordplay derived from a combination of two or more similar-sounding words to produce a humorous or clever effect.

From play on words