Onomatopoeia
Definition
Words that imitate the natural sounds they represent. They add sensory details and make writing more engaging by creating auditory experiences for readers.
Related terms
Repetition: The act of repeating words, phrases, lines, or sounds for emphasis.
Irony: A literary technique where there's a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.
Rhyme: The repetition of similar sounds at the end of words, often used in poetry.
"Onomatopoeia" appears in:
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AP English Language
Study guides (2)
AP Latin - 1.2 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1, Lines 418–440
AP Latin - 5.4 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 4 Lines 659-705
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