Which term uses the word 'buzz' to imitate a bee's sound?

• A. Onomatopoeia
• B. Metonymy
• C. Metaphor
• D. Apostrophe

Answer: (A)

At a glance, this item tests recognizing onomatopoeia—the use of a word that imitates a real-world sound. “Buzz” imitates the buzzing sound a bee makes, so it functions as an onomatopoeic word rather than conveying meaning through comparison or by referring to something else. Metonymy would involve a related term standing in for something (like using “the White House” to mean the presidency), metaphor would be a direct comparison without sound imitation, and apostrophe would address a person or thing that isn’t present. Because the word actually mimics the bee’s sound, it’s a classic example of onomatopoeia.