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Figures of Speech
Beginner

Onomatopoeia

Greek: onomatopoiia (making of names)

Words that imitate sounds they describe

Figure of Speech
Appeal Type
Classical Greek
Tradition
Beginner
Difficulty
Global Example

Gabriel García Márquez: "The distant drumming grew louder—boom, boom, boom"

How to Use

Choose sound-appropriate words. Create sensory experience. Use in description.

Common Usage

Poetry, descriptive writing, children's literature