Onomatopoeia

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What is the definition of onomatopoeia?

Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or evoke the sound associated with the object or action they describe. These words often mimic the actual sound they represent, adding vividness and sensory detail to language.

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Example Sentences:

1. The comic book artist used onomatopoeia like "bang" and "pow" to depict the sounds of the superhero's punches during the fight scene.
2. In the children's story, the author cleverly employed onomatopoeia to describe the sounds of animals, making the narrative more engaging and immersive.
3. The poet utilized onomatopoeic words such as "buzz" and "hiss" to evoke the sounds of nature in her descriptive verses.

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Antonyms: abstract language, non-imitative words
Synonyms: echoic words, sound imitation, mimetic language

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