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What is the imitation of natural sounds in word form ?

Correct answer: D. Onomatopoeia

  • A. Personification
  • B. Hyperboles
  • C. Alliteration
  • D. Onomatopoeia

Explanation

Onomatopoeia uses words that imitate or suggest natural sounds, such as “buzz,” “hiss,” or “clang.” Alliteration repeats initial consonant sounds but does not necessarily imitate sound.

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