What is Onomatopoeia?

What is Onomatopoeia?

4th Grade · ELA · 45 min· En4lr-iii-i

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Learning Objective

I can identify onomatopoeia in a sentence.

  • 1

    Onomatopoeic words are words that sound like the noises they refer to.

  • 2

    Words beginning with 'WH' often suggest the movement of air, while 'CL' can suggest something sharp or metallic.

  • 3

    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.