Ambiguity
Ambiguity (am-bee-gyuu'-ə-tē) is an expression that has more than one meaning. Puns use ambiguity for humorous intent as when Mercutio plays on the meaning of grave when he says, “Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man.” Romeo and Juliet, 3.1.93
Quotes including the Figure of Speech Ambiguity
I am hurt. A plague o’ both houses!
Read the QuoteMercutio
I am hurt.
A plague o’ both houses! I am sped.
Is he gone and hath nothing?
Benvolio
What, art thou hurt?
Mercutio
Ay, ay, a scratch, a scratch. Marry, ’tis enough.
Where is my page?—Go, villain, fetch a surgeon.
Page exits.
No, ’tis not so deep as a well,
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