Question

Which statement is an example of onomatopoeia?

The cooking instructor screeched at the students to get their soufflés right.
Unfortunately, Desiree’s soufflé collapsed like a deflated balloon.
The misshapen soufflé sat on its tray, mocking her, laughing at her.
Desiree was still determined to prove her superb soufflé-making skills.

Answer 1

"The cooking instructor screeched at the students to get their soufflés right."

Explanation: "screeched" imitates the harsh sound of a scream or high-pitched cry, so it's an onomatopoeic word. The others are simile, personification, or plain description.