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Onomatopoeia words and use

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Correctly pronounce onomatopoeia!

ON-uh-MAT-uh-PEE-uh

True or False: Onomatopoeia is an example of figurative language.

True

What's a good onomatopoeia word for this?

Buzz

What's a good onomatopoeia word for noise a floor makes?

Creak

What's a good onomatopoeia word for this?

Puff or poof

True or false: A synonym compares two things using "like" or "as."

True

What's an onomatopoeia word for the sounds a dog makes?

Arf or bark

True or false: Onomatopoeia words are fake words, they're just made up.

False

What's an onomatopoeia word for this?

Drip or plop

What's an onomatopoeia word for the sound a lion makes?

Roar

"You are a mystery" is an example of a synonym or metaphor?

Metaphor

The onomatopoeia word for a balloon exploding is this (Cathy makes noise). What's the word?

Pop

Why do writers use onomatopoeia words?

So readers can more easily get a picture in their minds.

True or false: onomatopoeia words are intended to engage the senses?

True