An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, "buzz" or "sizzle" are examples of onomatopoeic words.
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Onomatopoeia refers to words that phonetically imitate, resemble, or suggest the sound they describe. Examples include words like "buzz," "hiss," and "clang," which mimic the sounds associated with the objects or actions they represent. This linguistic device is often used in poetry and literature to create vivid imagery and enhance the sensory experience for the reader.
Think of it this way: a scorpion is venomous and deadly, and often thought to only be looking out for itself. The people who live in the Big House [aka the House of the Scorpion] are the same way. They are, for the most part, vile people and don't care much for others, only looking out for themselvesThere is a glowing scorpion in El Patron's house that opens up a tunnel, but only El Patron's DNA can activate it. Matt later uses that tunnel to help him escape from the Alacrans. From 307431: I learned later alacran means scorpion, so there that's how it symbolize.