Words which represent the sounds of their referents are called___________________?
Correct answer: B. Onomatopoeia
- A. Portmanteau
- B. Onomatopoeia
- C. Clipping
- D. Metanalysis
Explanation
Onomatopoeia refers to words whose sound imitates or suggests the sound of what they denote, such as buzz, hiss or bang. Portmanteau words blend parts of two words, so they are not defined by imitation.
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