Onomatopoeia (Noun)
Meaning
Using words that imitate the sound they denote.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The word "buzz" is an onomatopoeia that imitates the sound of an insect flying around your head.
- The comic book artist used onomatopoeias like "pow" and "bam" to emphasize the action scenes.
- The poet carefully chose onomatopoeias like "splash" and "gurgle" to describe the sounds of the ocean.
- The word "meow" is an onomatopoeia that mimics the sound a cat makes when it's hungry or wants attention.
- The use of onomatopoeias like "ding" and "dong" in the poem added a musical quality to the verse.