Onomatopoeia example: "Pow, pow, pow!"
The most common onomatopoeia used to describe the sound of someone sleeping is "snoring."
Yes, "sob" is considered an onomatopoeia because it imitates the sound of someone crying or weeping.
Yes, "shh" is considered an onomatopoeia because it imitates the sound of someone whispering or urging silence.
Yes, the word "kiss" is an onomatopoeia because it imitates the sound made when someone gives a kiss.
"Slurp" is an onomatopoeia. It is a word that imitates the sound it represents, in this case the sound of someone eating or drinking noisily.
No, grumbling is not an onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents (e.g. buzz, pop, hiss), while grumbling is a verb that describes the low, muttering sound made by someone who is discontented.
Slurp is onomotopoeia when someone is drinking a drink.
Yes, "gasp" is considered an onomatopoeia because it imitates the sound made when someone quickly inhales, usually due to surprise or shock.
Yes, "sip" is considered an onomatopoeia because it mimics the sound of someone sipping a drink. Onomatopoeias are words that imitate natural sounds.
Yes, "hush" is considered an onomatopoeia because it imitates the sound or action it represents, which in this case is asking someone to be quiet or make less noise.
In "The Cay," a metaphor used is when Timothy compares Phillip's blindness to being lost in a thick fog. This metaphor helps to illustrate Phillip's sense of disorientation and confusion in a way that is more vivid and emotional than stating it directly.
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