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What are some examples of onomatopia?

Here are some examples of onomatopoeia, broken down by categories:

Animal Sounds:

* Meow, Woof, Moo, Quack, Cluck, Oink, Baa, Chirp, Roar, Hiss

Human Sounds:

* Cough, Sneeze, Sigh, Snore, Yawn, Scream, Whisper, Shout

Actions:

* Bang, Crash, Thump, Splat, Zip, Zoom, Tick-tock, Click, Buzz

Natural Sounds:

* Sizzle, Crackle, Rumble, Drip, Gush, Whizz, Rustle, Splash

Objects:

* Clang, Thud, Boom, Whir, Whirr, Click, Snap

Other Examples:

* Honk, Beep, Rattle, Squeak, Screech

More Creative Examples:

* The wind howled like a banshee. (This is onomatopoeia used metaphorically)

* The rain pitter-pattered against the window pane. (This uses onomatopoeia to describe the sound of rain)

Remember: Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate the sounds they represent. These words can be fun and evocative, adding a sense of realism and life to writing.

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