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You can use the word "BANG" like "... the next think i heard was BANG!" First, consider the sounds a door might make. Many English words are already onomatopoetic by nature. Many common words used to describe the sound of a door closing, or swinging or latching are already onomatopoetic, such as "click," "squeak," and "slam." But what would other sounds be, that would not be so obvious? A door could fall open on broken hinges with a rattle and a clatter. A door could glide silently open with only a little swish of air. A door could close with a gentle thud. A lock could release with a kiss of welcome.

There are several "types" of sounds in the English language, which fall into different categories. Consonants and combinations of consonants produce many of these sounds, and are important in using or recognizing onomatopoeia. The "k" sound (and the hard "c" sound) can be used to evoke the sound of something being hit, or coming together sharply with something else. The "sh" sound can be used to bring to mind the sound of ocean waves or rushing water. The "h" and "wh" sounds can bring to mind the sound of wind, passing through.

With imagination and practice, you can learn to discern what words are onomatopoetic, and how they can bring to a listener's mind the sound of the action being described, even if they aren't directly related.

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