What is Onomatopoeia?
Learning Objective
I can identify onomatopoeia in a sentence.
Key Concepts
Onomatopoeic words are words that sound like the noises they refer to.
Words beginning with 'WH' often suggest the movement of air, while 'CL' can suggest something sharp or metallic.
If the vowel sound in the middle of an onomatopoeic word is short, it usually represents a shorter, sharper sound; a long vowel sound usually signifies a longer, deeper sound.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
2. The video mentioned that words starting with 'GR' often suggest what kind of feeling?
3. Identify the onomatopoeic word in the following sentence: 'The door slammed shut with a loud BANG!'
...and 6 more questions
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