Onomatopoeia
What does it mean?
Definition
Onomatopoeia means a word that describes a sound such as splat for when something hits the ground.
Poem with an Onomatopoeia (all onomatopoeias are highlighted)
Todd Rundgren, "Onomatopoeia"
"Onomatopoeia every time I see ya
My senses tell me hubba
I get a feeling in my heart that I can't describe. . .
Sputter, splat, squirt, scrape
Clink, clank, clunk, clatter
Crash, bang, beep, buzz
Ring, rip, roar, retch
Twang, toot, tinkle, thud
Pop, plop, plunk, pow
Snort, snuck, sniff, smack
Screech, splash, squish, squeakJingle, rattle, squeal, boing
Honk, hoot, hack, belch."
KERPOW!!!!
Even Batman likes onomatopoeias!
What Goes Splat?
Lot's of things. Anything that drops to the ground goes SPLAT!
Comic
These are the most comonly used onomatopoeias in comics.