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1.	Words like ‘Buzz’, ‘Hiss’, ‘thud’ etC. which represents the sounds of their referents are known as ___________?
A.	Onomatopoeia
B.	Homophones
C.	Homonyms
D.	Portmanteau
Answer» B. Homophones

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