Playfulness with Language

Definition

Playfulness with language refers to the deliberate and creative use of words, phrases, and literary devices to engage readers in an imaginative and unconventional manner. It often involves wordplay, puns, irony, or experiments with syntax.

Related terms

Neologism: The creation of new words or expressions by blending existing ones together.

Irony:

A rhetorical device where there is a contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually occurs.

Parody: A humorous imitation of another work or style that aims to exaggerate its characteristics for comedic effect.