Figurative Language: Which of the following describes onomatopoeia?

Question 55 options:

a statement that is weakened to convey a stronger meaning

the repetition of a consonant sounds at the beginning of words

a word whose sound suggests its meaning

1 answer

The correct option that describes onomatopoeia is:

a word whose sound suggests its meaning.

Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or resemble the sound they describe, such as "buzz," "bang," or "sizzle."

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