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Onomatopoeia, the formation of words that are $\qquad$ of their refere
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Onomatopoeia, the formation of words that are _______ of their referents, is sometimes used in advertising to evoke specific associations; one wellknown example is the "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" jingle used by Alka-Seltzer.
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| A. reminiscent |
| B. verbose |
| C. evocative | D. garrulous | E. latent |
| F. tractable |
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Re: Onomatopoeia, the formation of words that are $\qquad$ of their refere
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19 Jun 2025, 00:09
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1) Explanation
Let's break down the sentence to understand the context and the meaning required for the blank:
- "Onomatopoeia, the formation of words that are $\qquad$ of their referents, is sometimes used in advertising to evoke specific associations;"
- This part of the sentence defines "Onomatopoeia." It's about words that have a certain relationship to what they refer to ("referents").
- "one wellknown example is the "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" jingle used by Alka-Seltzer."
- This is the critical clue. The example "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" clearly demonstrates words that sound like or suggest the action or object they describe. The sound of the words themselves brings the referent to mind.
- Therefore, the blank needs words that mean "suggestive of," "recalling," "calling forth," or "imitating" their referents, particularly through sound.
Let's analyze the options:
- A. reminiscent: Tending to remind one of something. If a word is reminiscent of its referent, it brings that referent to mind, often through a shared quality like sound. This fits the nature of onomatopoeia.
- B. verbose: Using or containing more words than are needed; wordy. This describes a style of communication, not the characteristic of words formed by onomatopoeia.
- C. evocative: Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. In the context of onomatopoeia, the words strongly evoke or call forth the sound or action of their referents. This is a very strong fit because "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" evokes the sound.
- D. garrulous: Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. This describes a person's tendency to talk a lot, not a property of words themselves.
- E. latent: (Of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. This is irrelevant to the definition of onomatopoeia.
- F. tractable: (Of a person or animal) easy to control or influence. This is irrelevant to the definition of onomatopoeia.
Conclusion:
Both "reminiscent" and "evocative" perfectly capture the idea that onomatopoeic words remind you of or call forth their referents, often through their sound.
The correct answers are A. reminiscent and C. evocative.
Let's break down the sentence to understand the context and the meaning required for the blank:
- "Onomatopoeia, the formation of words that are $\qquad$ of their referents, is sometimes used in advertising to evoke specific associations;"
- This part of the sentence defines "Onomatopoeia." It's about words that have a certain relationship to what they refer to ("referents").
- "one wellknown example is the "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" jingle used by Alka-Seltzer."
- This is the critical clue. The example "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" clearly demonstrates words that sound like or suggest the action or object they describe. The sound of the words themselves brings the referent to mind.
- Therefore, the blank needs words that mean "suggestive of," "recalling," "calling forth," or "imitating" their referents, particularly through sound.
Let's analyze the options:
- A. reminiscent: Tending to remind one of something. If a word is reminiscent of its referent, it brings that referent to mind, often through a shared quality like sound. This fits the nature of onomatopoeia.
- B. verbose: Using or containing more words than are needed; wordy. This describes a style of communication, not the characteristic of words formed by onomatopoeia.
- C. evocative: Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. In the context of onomatopoeia, the words strongly evoke or call forth the sound or action of their referents. This is a very strong fit because "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" evokes the sound.
- D. garrulous: Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. This describes a person's tendency to talk a lot, not a property of words themselves.
- E. latent: (Of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. This is irrelevant to the definition of onomatopoeia.
- F. tractable: (Of a person or animal) easy to control or influence. This is irrelevant to the definition of onomatopoeia.
Conclusion:
Both "reminiscent" and "evocative" perfectly capture the idea that onomatopoeic words remind you of or call forth their referents, often through their sound.
The correct answers are A. reminiscent and C. evocative.
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