Which of the following is true of onomatopoeia? Select all that apply.

Question

Onomatopoeia is a literary device that appeals to readers’ sense of hearing.
It creates vivid mental pictures in readers’ minds.
It gives human characteristics to non-living things.
An example of onomatopoeia is: "She has a heart made of gold."
It is a word that imitates the sound of the thing it represents.

Answer 1

Onomatopoeia is a literary device that appeals to readers’ sense of hearing.
It is a word that imitates the sound of the thing it represents.