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A Tom Swifty is a type of pun that plays on the relationship between the adverb at the end of the sentence and the contents of the sentence.

“You will have to figure that out on your own,” Tom said helplessly.
“This candy is too tart,” Tom said sourly.
“I’ve been operating the jackhammer all day,” Tom said [...]

A Tom Swifty is a type of pun that plays on the relationship between the adverb at the end of the sentence and the contents of the sentence.

“I can’t see. Turn on the lights,” Tom said darkly.
“My pencil broke,” Tom said bluntly.
“The house is on fire,” Tom said alarmingly.
“I should have worn long pants,” Tom [...]