Onomatopeia

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A literary device in which a word imitates the sound it names.

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Give an example of an onomatopoeic word.

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Swooshed.

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What sound does 'bam' represent?

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A loud impact or explosion.

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What is the onomatopoeic word for a cat's sound?

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Meow.

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What does 'pop' imitate?

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The sound of something bursting.

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Identify the onomatopoeic word in this sentence: 'The clock went tick-tock.'

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Tick-tock.

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What is the purpose of onomatopoeia in writing?

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To create a sound effect that enhances the reader's experience.

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Which of the following is an onomatopoeic word: 'grumbling', 'teacher'?

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Grumbling.

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What sound does 'crash' represent?

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A loud noise made when something breaks.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia in nature?

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The sound of thunder.