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Onomatopoeia

Description:

Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or evoke the sounds associated with the objects, actions, or phenomena they describe, creating a sense of auditory imagery. These words are formed based on the sounds they represent, enhancing the expressive quality of language and providing a vivid experience for the reader or listener.

Examples:

1. Noun: The word "buzz" is an example of onomatopoeia as it imitates the sound made by a bee.
2. Verb: The writer skillfully onomatopoeized the sound of thunder as "rumbling" to add intensity to the scene.
3. Adjective: The comic book featured various onomatopoeic words like "pow," "bam," and "zooom" to emphasize the actions taking place.
4. Adverb: The car screeched onomatopoeically as it came to a sudden halt.

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