Question 53
MediumOriginal questionName the figure of speech in this line.
"With a crash and a thud, the shelf fell down."
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
"Crash" and "thud" sound like the noises they name, so it is onomatopoeia.
Worth noting
"Shelf" and "fell" share a sound, but it is not at the start of both words, which alliteration needs.
- Concept
- Onomatopoeia
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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