Which linguistic technique was famously used by Kodak when creating their brand name in 1888, specifically designed to be recognizable across global languages?

In the world of language and linguistics, advertising strategies often employ fascinating linguistic techniques to appeal to consumers. From phonetic symbolism to semantic framing, companies invest heavily in language research to craft the perfect product names and slogans. Test your knowledge about how language influences consumer behavior and shapes the marketing landscape in this linguistic product trivia!

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Sound symbolism - using the hard 'K' sounds at beginning and end to create a distinctive, easily pronounced name in most languages
Semantic transparency - selecting a word that directly describes photography in multiple languages
Morphological blending - combining existing words 'code' and 'act' to create a new meaningful term
Onomatopoeia - mimicking the sound a camera makes when taking a photograph