The use of words that sound like the things they stand for such as "buzz" and "hiss" are examples of _____________________.
A)personification
B)hyperbole
C)onomatopoeia
D)exaggeration

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Onomatopoeia refers to the use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, such as "buzz" for the sound of a bee and "hiss" for the sound of a snake.

The Use of Words That Sound Like the Things They