Question

question 18 5 pts (01.01 lc) match each figurative language device to its correct definition. idiom a comparison of two unlike t select select onomatopoeia a comparison of two unlike things, often introduced by \like\ or \as\ representing a thing or idea as a person in art or literature the forming of a word (like \buzz\ or \hiss\) in imitation of a natural sound the presentation of a thing with underemphasis especially in order to achieve a greater effect through understatement an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words, but must be learned as a whole

Explanation:

An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole. Meiosis is the presentation of a thing with under - emphasis especially in order to achieve a greater effect through understatement. Onomatopoeia is the forming of a word (like "buzz" or "hiss") in imitation of a natural sound. Personification is representing a thing or idea as a person in art or literature. A simile is a comparison of two unlike things, often introduced by "like" or "as".

Answer:

Idiom: An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole.
Meiosis: The presentation of a thing with under - emphasis especially in order to achieve a greater effect through understatement.
Onomatopoeia: The forming of a word (like "buzz" or "hiss") in imitation of a natural sound.
Personification: Representing a thing or idea as a person in art or literature.
Simile: A comparison of two unlike things, often introduced by "like" or "as".