Onomatopoeia is often used in cartoons. When one cartoon hits another, the word "pow" might be used to represent the impact of the hit. If a bell is ringing, the words "ding," "dong," or "brrring" might be used to represent the sound made by the bell. Onomatopoeia is also found in the early stages of speaking. Think about young children playing with toy cars. The "vroooom" and "beep, beep" sounds they make are onomatopoeia: sound words that represent or imitate a sound.
Sounds in the Night
Think about some of the sounds you might hear at night. What Onomatopoetic Diction might you use to represent those sounds?
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Often times we use Onomatopoeia without even realizing it. Think about some common Onomatopoetic words you know. What are they?
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