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“Craven,” he said, “rhymes nicely with raven.” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““Craven,” he said, “rhymes nicely with raven.””

George R.R. Martin

About This Quote

Source Book: A Song of Ice and Fire, 1996

A witty wordplay linking a name to a bird, highlighting a phonetic coincidence.

In simple terms: A name sounds like a bird.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy playful language.

Themes

humor language creativity

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • teasing friends
  • ice‑breakers

Key Concepts

phonetics literary devices

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you appreciate puns?
  • When is wordplay most effective?
A Different Perspective

Jokes may fall flat if context is missing.

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