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    Question

    From where does the word "onomatopoeia"

    originated?
    A Derived from Latin language Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Derived from French language Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Derived from Greek language Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Derived from English language Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "onomatopoeia" is derived from two Greek words: "onoma" meaning "name" and "poiein" meaning "to make". The combination of these two words forms the word "onomatopoeia" which means "to make a name (or sound)".

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