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Gregorio was describing the noises that hens make at his part-time job at the egg farm.He used the word "cackle" as part of his description,an example of __________.

A) onomatopoeia
B) jargon
C) malapropism
D) indexing

Onomatopoeia

A word like hum, buzz, or snort that recreates a sound it represents.

Malapropism

Confusion of one word or phrase for another that sounds similar to it.

Jargon

Another name for restricted code; specialized terms or abbreviations whose meanings are known only to members of a specific group.

  • Understand and identify different language barriers and their effects on communication.
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Masum BellalMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
"Cackle" is an example of onomatopoeia because it is a word that imitates the sound of the noise that hens make.