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What is an example of - onomatopoeia?

Here are a few examples of onomatopoeia:

Simple Examples:

* Bang! (the sound of a door slamming)

* Woof! (the sound of a dog barking)

* Meow! (the sound of a cat meowing)

* Sizzle! (the sound of food cooking)

* Tick-tock! (the sound of a clock)

More Complex Examples:

* The leaves rustled in the wind. (The "rustle" sound mimics the movement of leaves)

* The car screeched to a halt. (The "screech" sound mimics the sound of brakes)

* The rain pitter-pattered against the window. (The "pitter-patter" sound mimics the sound of raindrops)

* The bees buzzed around the flowers. (The "buzz" sound mimics the sound of bees)

* The waves crashed against the shore. (The "crash" sound mimics the sound of waves)

Let me know if you'd like to explore more onomatopoeia examples!

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