Question

     Find the Figure of Speech of the given statement 

    The bees buzzed around the flowers, their wings creating a constant "buzzing" sound. 

    A Simile Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Oxymoron Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Onomatopoeia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Alliteration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Onomatopoeia uses words that imitate the sounds they represent  Simile compares two different things using the words "like" or "as" to draw a resemblance or highlight a similarity between them.  Oxymoron combines contradictory terms to create a unique effect or emphasize a paradox.  Alliteration uses repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of several words for emphasis and rhythmic effect. 

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