"Hiss" imitates the actual sound (onomatopoeia).
The repeated 's' sounds in "closing," "soft," and "hiss" create sibilance (a form of alliteration).
Hence, Option 4: Onomatopoeia and Alliteration -> correct
The literary device used in the expression — 'the doors closing behind him with a soft hiss' is _________.
Held on 29 May 2025 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
Alliteration and Metaphor
Transferred epithet
Metaphor and Personification
Onomatopoeia and Alliteration
Sign in to track your attempts and accuracy.
Sign in to keep a private note on this question. Nothing you write is ever public.
Work through every CUET UG VA PYQ, year by year.