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Onomatopoeia

Description:

Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or suggest the sound associated with the object or action they describe. It is a figure of speech used in various forms of literature and language.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The word "buzz" is an example of onomatopoeia as it imitates the sound made by bees.

2. The comic book artist masterfully incorporated onomatopoeias like "pow!" and "bam!" to depict the action scenes.

Adjective:

1. The onomatopoeic sound effect added a playful touch to the cartoon animation.

2. The children's book was filled with colorful illustrations and onomatopoeic words, making it a joy to read aloud.

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