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Onomatopoeia is the imitation in words of the natural
sounds of things. In poetry this device uses words to make us hear how the
object sounds and usually are action verbs or adjectives. Onomatopoeia can add
to the visual images of a poem, too.
Here are some examples. Highlight the onomatopoeia in the rest of these
sentences.
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The old engine chugged down
the rickety track. |
The hard-hit tennis ball whistled
by my ear. |
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The truck’s brakes screeched in the distance. |
The old floor creaked as we walked slowly across it. |
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The rain beat on the metal barn roof. |
The fire crackled and popped on a cold night. |
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His guitar strings twanged the sad melody. |
The snaked hissed when I startled it. |
Using onomatopoeia, complete the following sentences. Use
adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases to make the sentences more
interesting.
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The wind |
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The radio |
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His anger |
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The bells |
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The frightened cat |
List onomatopoeia words that fit these categories. Then pick your own favorites.
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Hit with a hand.
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Talk loudly. |
Talk softly. |
nonstop talking |
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walking sounds
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eye movements |
Move slowly. |
loud noises |
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rain sounds
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thunder sounds |
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