Onomatopoeia

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound of what it is naming.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Examples include 'bang', 'crash', 'quack', and 'boom'.

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What kind of figurative language is 'CRASH!'?

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Onomatopoeia.

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What is the purpose of onomatopoeia in literature?

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To create a sound effect that enhances the meaning or experience of the text.

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Identify the onomatopoeia in this sentence: 'The bees buzzed around the garden.'

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Buzzed.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia: 'sizzle', 'whisper', 'happy'?

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Happy.

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What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in poetry?

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It adds auditory imagery and can evoke emotions.

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How does onomatopoeia differ from alliteration?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate sounds, while alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia in a comic book?

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Words like 'Pow!', 'Bam!', and 'Zap!'.

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What type of sound does the word 'clang' represent?

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A sharp, metallic sound, often associated with metal striking metal.

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