3.2.4 - Onomatopoeia
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Practice Questions
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Define onomatopoeia in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Think about sounds that animals or actions make.
Give two examples of onomatopoeia.
💡 Hint: Consider sounds you hear around you.
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What is onomatopoeia?
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of words describe sounds.
True or False: Onomatopoeic words are used to enhance visual imagery only.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of these words in a poem.
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Create a descriptive paragraph using at least five onomatopoeic words. Explain how these words enhance the imagery.
💡 Hint: Consider the sounds associated with various actions or objects in your description.
Select a poem and identify at least three onomatopoeic words. Discuss their effect on the poem's tone.
💡 Hint: Think about the mood created by the sounds in the poem.
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