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LITERARY TERMS
Onomatopeia
Definition
Onomatopoeia is the formation
of a word from a sound
associated with what is named.
WORDS EXAMPLES
Boom - an explosion

Moo - a cow

Meow - a cat

Woof - a dog

Tick-tock - clock
 Sentences
1. Boom 2. Tick-Tock 3. Buzzing
Boom! A mine bomb The old clock tick-tock The annoying bees are
exploded. through the night. buzzing around my ears.
The challenge with
onomatopoeia
First challenge
Difficult to spell.
01 To spell (e.g. tattarrattat - a knock on the door)

Second challenge
Difficult to spot.
02 To Identify (e.g. bark is a onomatopoeia)

Third challenge
Difficult to use.
03 To use (e.g. woof -unfriendly, awf -friendly)
How does it help communicate
meaning?
Onomatopoeia helps communicate meaning
by developing a mood, tone and creating a
lively reading experience.

Mood
-Adds emotion and creates an atmosphere
Tone
-Adds humor and excitement
Reading Experience
-Adds a sense of sound into the writing
Conclusion
Onomatopoeia is a word that indicates a
sound. Although it might seem
challenging, it's really useful to
communicate meaning. It helps build a
mood, tone and enhance the reading
experience.