Onomatopoeia in Comics

What is the term for words that imitate the sound they represent?

• onomatopoeia

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia in comics: a) Pow! b) Cat c) Tree

• c) Bark

• a) Pow!

• d) Swoosh

• b) Meow

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True or False: Onomatopoeia is only used in comics.

• True

• Onomatopoeia is a type of music

• Onomatopoeia is a type of dance

• False

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What is the purpose of using onomatopoeia in comics?

• To visually represent sounds or noises.

• To add humor to the comic.

• To create a visual effect.

• To enhance the storytelling.

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia in comics: a) Dog b) Boom c) Book

• c) Ball

• b) Boom

• a) Cat

• d) Tree

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What effect does onomatopoeia have on the reader?

• Onomatopoeia confuses the reader.

• Onomatopoeia makes the reader lose interest.

• Onomatopoeia creates a vivid sensory experience for the reader.

• Onomatopoeia has no effect on the reader.

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True or False: Onomatopoeia can be used to create a sense of action and excitement in comics.

• Onomatopoeia is a technique used in novels, not comics.

• Onomatopoeia is a type of punctuation used in comics.

• Onomatopoeia is only used in poetry, not comics.

• Onomatopoeia can be used to create a sense of action and excitement in comics.

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia in comics: a) Car b) Crash c) Chair

• d) Candle

• b) Crash

• c) Cheese

• a) Cat

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What are some common onomatopoeic words used in comics?

• bam, pow, zap, wham, boom, bang, zap, thud, thwack, kaboom

• sizzle, buzz, beep, honk

• clang, clank, clunk, thump

• pop, snap, crackle, hiss

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True or False: Onomatopoeia is a literary device used to describe emotions.

• True and False, depending on the context

• True and False

• False

• True

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