What are some puns Shakespeare uses in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet?

Answer:There are quite a few puns in Romeo and Juliet. The definition of a pun is: a humorous play on words. An example of a pun in Romeo and Juliet is when Shakespeare writes a conversation between Sampson and Gregory. These are two of Capulet's servants.

"Sampson: Gregory, on my word, we'll not carry coals.

Gregory: No, for then we should be colliers.

Sampson: I mean, if we be in choler, we'll draw.

Gregory: Ay, while you live, draw your neck out of collar."