Which device uses sound-words to evoke an effect?

Which device uses sound-words to evoke an effect?

• A. Onomatopoeia
• B. Metaphor
• C. Alliteration
• D. Hyperbole

Answer: (A)

Onomatopoeia uses sound-words to evoke an effect. These words imitate real sounds, so readers can hear what’s happening in the scene. For example, buzz, clang, hiss are meant to resemble the sounds they describe, pulling the reader into the moment and sharpening the sensory experience. Metaphor makes direct comparisons between unlike things and isn’t about imitating sounds. Alliteration repeats initial consonant sounds for rhythm, not to imitate actual noises. Hyperbole uses exaggerated statements for emphasis, not sound imitation.