Question

What is onomatopoeia?(1 point)

Answer 1

Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound associated with it. Examples include words like "buzz" for the sound bees make, "sizzle" for frying, and "clang" for a metal hitting metal. These words convey auditory imagery and help create a more vivid experience in writing.

Answer 2

Responses

the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together
the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together

a word that imitates the actual sound that it is describing
a word that imitates the actual sound that it is describing

a repetition of similar sounding words occurring at the end of lines in poetry
a repetition of similar sounding words occurring at the end of lines in poetry

a comparison between two unlike objects using like or as

Answer 3

The correct response for onomatopoeia is:

**a word that imitates the actual sound that it is describing.**