Which device is used in 'The bees buzzed around the humming hive'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Onomatopoeia, words that imitate sounds
- Step 1: 'Buzzed' and 'humming' imitate the sounds they describe.
Answer
Onomatopoeia, words that imitate sounds.
Why not the others: The other devices are not based on imitated sounds.
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