Onomatopoeia Quiz

What is onomatopoeia?

• A) A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."

• B) Words that imitate the sounds they represent.

• C) Language that appeals to the five senses.

• D) A form of descriptive writing used to create vivid mental images.

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• A) The sun smiled down on the field.

• B) The cat was as quiet as a mouse.

• C) The bees buzzed around the flowers.

• D) The clouds were fluffy and white.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which word represents an onomatopoeic sound associated with a clock?

• A) Tick-tock

• B) Whisper

• C) Humming

• D) Shuffling

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does the word "onomatopoeia" mean?

• A) Words that rhyme in a sentence.

• B) Words that are difficult to pronounce.

• C) Words that sound like what they mean.

• D) Words that have multiple meanings.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Which of these words is an example of onomatopoeia?

• A) Quiet

• B) Crash

• C) Happy

• D) Fast

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the onomatopoeic word for the sound a horse makes?

• A) Gobble

• B) Moo

• C) Neigh

• D) Whistle

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

• A) The wind howled through the trees.

• B) The river flowed gently downstream.

• C) The flowers danced in the breeze.

• D) The sun shone brightly in the sky.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which word represents an onomatopoeic sound associated with a thunderstorm?

• A) Whistle

• B) Clap

• C) Sigh

• D) Hug

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the purpose of using onomatopoeia in writing?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To create sensory images and enhance descriptions

• C) To simplify complex ideas

• D) To make the writing sound poetic

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

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Which of these sentences uses onomatopoeia?

• A) The car zoomed down the road.

• B) The book was interesting to read.

• C) The clouds floated lazily in the sky.

• D) The room was dark and quiet.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5