Question

Phrases from Ori’s poem like ”Splish splash” ”Pitter patter” and ”skitter skatter” are examples of what?

A: Hyperbole
B: Onomatopoeia
C: Personification

Answer 1

The answer is B, Onomatopoeia.

• Personification is when you take an inanimate object and gives it humane traits and qualities, like emotions etc.

1. Ex: the car complained as the key was roughly turned in its ignition.

• A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

1. Ex: the man is running faster than the wind.

• Onomatopoeia is the process of creating a word that audibly imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

1. Ex: crash, boom, ding, etc.

Answer 2

The answer is “B. Onomatopoeia “