Question

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

Explanation:

• Alliteration: The definition "A direct comparison of two, usually unlike, things using 'like' or 'as'" is incorrect. Alliteration is the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables. So, the correct match for Alliteration is B.
• Idiom: An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole. So, the correct match for Idiom is C.
• Meiosis: Meiosis is the presentation of a thing with underemphasis, especially to achieve a greater effect; understatement. So, the correct match for Meiosis is D.
• Onomatopoeia: Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. So, the correct match for Onomatopoeia is E.
• Simile: A simile is a direct comparison of two, usually unlike, things using 'like' or 'as'. So, the correct match for Simile is A.

Answer:

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