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Onomatopoeia

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which words imitate or suggest the sounds they describe. It adds vividness and sensory appeal to writing, allowing readers to hear what they are reading.

AP course connection

Topic 8.3: 8.3 Considering how all choices made in an argument affect the audience

Unit 8

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