Question 50
MediumOriginal questionName the figure of speech in this line.
"The angry cat hissed at the dog."
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
"Hissed" imitates the sound the cat makes, so it is onomatopoeia.
Worth noting
No two nearby words begin with the same sound, so it is not alliteration.
- Concept
- Onomatopoeia
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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