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• Alliteration
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• Hyperbole
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• Narration Technique
• Onomatopoeia
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• Simile
• Synecdoche
• Understatement

Stylistic Devices – Onomatopoeia

word imitating a sound

The pronounciation of the word imitates a sound. Onomatopoeia is used because it's often difficult to describe sounds. Furthermore, a story becomes more lively and interesting by the use of onomatopoeia.

Examples:

• The lion roared.
• The steaks sizzled in the pan.
• The bomb went off with a bang.

Changed: 10th Dec 2010 19:37

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