Question

The buzzing of bees is an example of __________

• A. simile
• B. metonymy
• C. onomatopoeia
• D. paradox

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The buzzing of bees is an example of onomatopoeia.

Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the natural sound associated with an object or action. In this case, "buzzing" mimics the actual sound that bees make.

Term	Definition	Example
Simile	A comparison using "like" or "as".	She is as brave as a lion.
Metonymy	Substitution of a name for something closely related.	The White House issued a statement.
Onomatopoeia	Imitative sound words.	The buzzing of bees.
Paradox	A seemingly contradictory statement revealing truth.	Less is more.