Question

match each term to its correct definition.
match term definition
alliteration a) the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
idiom b) an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole
meiosis c) a direct comparison of two, usually unlike, things using \like\ or \as\
onomatopoeia d) the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
simile e) the presentation of a thing with underemphasis, especially to achieve a greater effect; understatement

Explanation:

• Alliteration is defined as the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.
• 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 underemphasis, especially to achieve a greater effect; understatement.
• Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
• A simile is a direct comparison of two, usually unlike, things using "like" or "as".

Answer:

Alliteration - A, Idiom - B, Meiosis - E, Onomatopoeia - D, Simile - C