PMDC Verified Question 15 of 27
What is the term for a word that phonetically imitates the sound it describes, such as "buzz"?
A
Simile
B
Alliteration
C
Onomatopoeia
D
Metaphor
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option C: Onomatopoeia
Concept: Literary Figures.

Solution: Onomatopoeia refers to words that mimic natural sound effects.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option B: Repetition of initial consonant sounds.

  • Options A & D: Comparative devices.

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