Which term is defined as a word formed from a sound associated with it?

• A. Onomatopoeia
• B. Hyperbole
• C. Denotative language
• D. Connotative language

Answer: (A)

Onomatopoeia is the word formed from a sound associated with it. This term captures how the word itself imitates the sound of what it describes, like “buzz,” “hiss,” or “clang.” That direct link between the sound and the word’s form is what makes it the best fit for the definition.

Hyperbole means an exaggeration for emphasis, not a sound-imitating word. Denotative language sticks to the literal dictionary meaning, while connotative language involves the emotional or associative overtones a word carries beyond its strict meaning.