Which linguistic phenomenon explains why the brand name 'Kodak' was created with repeated hard consonants and became globally successful despite having no prior meaning?

In the world of product branding, language choices can make or break a product's success. Linguists and marketing professionals carefully analyze sound symbolism, phonetic aesthetics, and cultural implications when naming new products. This poll tests your knowledge about how language science influences product naming strategies and brand positioning in the global marketplace.

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Sound symbolism - the tendency for certain sounds to evoke specific sensory impressions (hard consonants like 'K' suggest technological precision and reliability)
Linguistic relativity - the theory that language structure affects consumers' worldview and therefore their purchasing decisions
Phonological loop effect - names with alternating vowels and consonants are processed more efficiently in working memory
Etymological resonance - using roots from ancient languages to create a sense of historical authenticity and trustworthiness