Question

which figure of speech is used in this text? the metal platter landed with a great clang, spraying bits of food across the kitchen floor and cabinets. allusion onomatopoeia verbal irony

Explanation:

To determine the figure of speech, we analyze each option:

• Allusion: Refers to indirectly referencing something, which is not the case here as the text describes a sound and action directly.
• Onomatopoeia: Uses words that imitate sounds. "Clang" imitates the sound of the metal platter landing, so this fits.
• Verbal irony: Involves saying the opposite of what is meant, which is not present in this descriptive sentence.

Answer:

B. onomatopoeia