Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia is the formation or use of words that imitate the sounds

associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

Onomatopoeia can also be thought of as a word that imitates the sound it

represents. This sound device can help to bring out the full flavor of words. By
comparing and associating syllables which imitate or reproduce the sounds they
describe, a word’s meaning may be strengthened.

Examples:
Although onomatopoeia covers a wide range of sounds, much onomatopoeia seems
to fall into a few categories, with the most, by far, being associated with the sounds
made by animals. Here are some onomatopoetic words, grouped by category:

Animal sounds Speedy sounds Musical sounds Food related Mechanical

sounds sounds
Moo Zoom Twang Sizzle Buzz
Oink Swish Ding Crackle Beep
Meow Zip Pluck Splatter Click
Cluck Zing Rattle Drip Whirr
Bark Whoosh Honk Fizz Clank

When you hear the word “onomatopoeia”

think SUPERHEROES!
Any Batman and Robin fan could tell you that
“fight sounds” could be another category for
words that imitate sound.
BAM!! BOOM!! CRACK!! POW!!
In fact, cartoon versions of Batman are known
for scenes where such words appear on screen
as Batman takes care of business.