The type of figurative language used in the sentence is onomatopoeia. The word "boom" imitates the sound made and fits the definition of onomatopoeia.
Select which type of figurative language is used in the following sentence: Jamar's car made a gentle purring sound most days, so when heard a loud "boom" while driving, he knew something was wrong.(1 point)
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personification
personification
metaphor
metaphor
hyperbole
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
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