The Use of Pun as a Poetic Device in Duma INqanawe Yangempela’s Poem Titled: ‘Hloma’

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Puns are often recognized as a poetic technique that provides humor. Poetry puns can, however, fulfill a variety of functions, such as provoking thoughts, emphasizing particular themes, and drawing attention to specific phenomena. This paper’s central argument is that Duma employed puns not only as a source of humor but also as a powerful poetic device that provokes thoughts, reinforces themes, and introduces ambiguity. This paper thus explored the use of puns in Duma’s poem titled ‘Hloma.’ Duma’s talent for conveying meanings through various indirect methods, what we refer to as puns in this poem, should not be overlooked. This study conducted a semantic exploration of all the puns present in the poem. A qualitative approach was adopted, as this study emphasized a descriptive analysis of an audio poem, while other textual sources served as secondary references. The findings indicate that Duma’s skill and artistry in utilizing language within his contemporary recorded poems on social networks are truly remarkable. This suggests that his artful use of puns enhances the interpretative depth of contemporary poetry, particularly in the digital era. This study concluded by stating that puns not only create emotional gravity, but they also create a surprising emotional impact. This study will contribute to the scholarship by illustrating how puns transcend humor and serve as a comprehensive poetic device that deepens interpretation. Keywords: Pun, Poetic Device, Poem, Hloma

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