Definition: An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it describes.
Example: Snap, crackle, pop!
Significance: Onomatopoeias are important because they are a part of auditory imagery, making a poem's descriptions more vivid and realistic.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Onomatopoeia
Definition: An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it describes.
Example: Snap, crackle, pop!
Significance: Onomatopoeias are important because they are a part of auditory imagery, making a poem's descriptions more vivid and realistic.
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