Tom Was Describing the Noises That Hens Make at His

question 44

Multiple Choice

Tom was describing the noises that hens make at his part-time job at the egg farm.He used the word "cackle" to describe the sound.This work is an example of

• A)onomatopoeia.
• B)jargon.
• C)malapropism.
• D)indexing.

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Definitions:

IPO

Initial Public Offering; the process through which a private company becomes publicly traded by offering its shares for sale to the general public for the first time.

Standby Underwriter

A financial entity that agrees to purchase any unsold shares after a public offering to ensure the issuing company raises the capital needed.

Underpriced IPOs

Initial Public Offerings priced below their market value, often leading to significant investor interest and potential profit.

Oversubscribed IPOs

Initial Public Offerings for which the demand for shares exceeds the number of shares available.