_________________ Is the Use of Words That Sound Like the Things

question 27

Multiple Choice

_________________ is the use of words that sound like the things they stand for.

• A)Antithesis
• B)Assonance
• C)Onomatopoeia
• D)Personification

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Definitions:

Authorized Shares

Authorized shares refer to the maximum number of shares a corporation is legally allowed to issue, as specified in its articles of incorporation.

Redemption Value

The value at which a bond or other debt instrument can be redeemed before maturity, typically at face value.

Dividends in Arrears

These are dividends on cumulative preferred stock that have not been paid in the period they were due, accumulating until they are paid out.

Preferred Shares

Preferred shares are a type of stock that provides a fixed dividend, taking precedence over common stock in the distribution of dividends and assets upon the company's liquidation.