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.
Analogy
Onomatopoeia is like having sound effects in a comic book. It brings the action scenes alive with noises like "boom", "pow", and "zap".
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.
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