Question

match each figurative language device with its definition
column a
1 d allusion
2 a meiosis
3 b metaphor
4 c onomatopoeia
5 e personification
column b
a the forming of a word (as in buzz or hiss) in imitation of a natural sound
b a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar
c a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, political, or religious significance
d the presentation of a thing with underemphasis, especially in order to achieve a greater effect; understatement
e representing a thing or idea as a person

Explanation:

To solve the matching of figurative language devices with their definitions, we analyze each term:

1. Allusion

An allusion is a brief, indirect reference to something with historical/cultural/literary significance. So it matches c.

2. Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia is a word formed to imitate a natural sound (e.g., “buzz,” “hiss”). So it matches a.

3. Metaphor

A metaphor uses a word/phrase for one thing to refer to another, showing similarity (without “like” or “as”). So it matches b.

4. Meiosis (Understatement)

Meiosis is presenting something with underemphasis for effect (understatement). So it matches d.

5. Personification

Personification represents a thing/idea as a person. So it matches e.

Final Matches:

1. Allusion – c
2. Onomatopoeia – a
3. Metaphor – b
4. Meiosis – d
5. Personification – e

(Note: The original labels in the image had a mix-up (e.g., “Meiosis” was mislabeled as “2 a” initially, but the correct matching is based on definitions).)

Answer:

To solve the matching of figurative language devices with their definitions, we analyze each term:

1. Allusion

An allusion is a brief, indirect reference to something with historical/cultural/literary significance. So it matches c.

2. Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia is a word formed to imitate a natural sound (e.g., “buzz,” “hiss”). So it matches a.

3. Metaphor

A metaphor uses a word/phrase for one thing to refer to another, showing similarity (without “like” or “as”). So it matches b.

4. Meiosis (Understatement)

Meiosis is presenting something with underemphasis for effect (understatement). So it matches d.

5. Personification

Personification represents a thing/idea as a person. So it matches e.

Final Matches:

1. Allusion – c
2. Onomatopoeia – a
3. Metaphor – b
4. Meiosis – d
5. Personification – e

(Note: The original labels in the image had a mix-up (e.g., “Meiosis” was mislabeled as “2 a” initially, but the correct matching is based on definitions).)