Understanding Sound Devices: Onomatopoeia

English
Grade 7
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~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to explore the use of onomatopoeia as a sound device in literature, suitable for Grade 7 students.

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Understanding Sound Devices: Onomatopoeia

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Grade Grade 7
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Introduction to Onomatopoeia

The creek gurgled softly as the evening settled in. Somewhere nearby, a dog barked loudly, and the clock ticked steadily on the wall. As the fire crackled and popped, the night grew silent except for these familiar sounds, filling the air with a lively rhythm.
1.
Identify three examples of onomatopoeia in the passage.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the sound words in the passage help create a vivid image of the setting.
[3 marks]
B

Identifying Onomatopoeia

1. The bees buzzed around the hive. (buzz) 2. She walked cautiously across the icy ground. (crunch) 3. The leaves whispered in the wind. (whisper) 4. The engine roared loudly. (roar) 5. The clock ticked steadily. (tick)
1.
Determine whether each underlined word is an onomatopoeia. Provide your reasoning.
[4 marks]
C

Creative Writing: Using Onomatopoeia

Write a short paragraph describing a busy street scene using at least five different onomatopoeic words. Follow the checklist below.
1.
Your paragraph should include at least five onomatopoeic words that help bring the scene to life. Use the checklist to guide your writing.
2.
Checklist for your paragraph:
D

Analyzing Sound Devices in Poetry

Read the poem excerpt below and answer the questions that follow.
1.
Identify the examples of onomatopoeia in the poem.
[2 marks]
2.
Describe how onomatopoeia contributes to the mood of the poem.
[3 marks]
E

Matching Sound Words

Match each onomatopoeic word with its correct description.
1.
Match each word to its correct description.
[2 marks]
Aa) Croak - 2
Bb) Bang - 1
Cc) Hiss - 3
Dd) Chirp - 4

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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