Understanding Sound Devices: Onomatopoeia
English
Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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An exam-style worksheet focused on identifying and analyzing onomatopoeia as a sound device in literature.
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Understanding Sound Devices: Onomatopoeia
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Introduction to Onomatopoeia
The city was alive with sounds: the honking of horns, the sputtering of engines, and the distant roar of thunder. Children’s laughter echoed through the park, while the leaves rustled softly in the wind. These sounds painted a vivid picture of the lively urban scene, capturing the energy and atmosphere of the bustling day.
1.
Identify three examples of onomatopoeia from the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how onomatopoeia enhances the imagery in the passage in one or two sentences.
[3 marks]B
Analysis of Onomatopoeia in Literature
The creek gurgled and chuckled as it flowed over the stones. Somewhere in the distance, a bird chirped sharply, breaking the quiet morning. The wind whooshed past the trees, rustling their leaves like a whisper.
1.
Identify the examples of onomatopoeia in the excerpt.
[2 marks]2.
Analyze how the use of onomatopoeia affects the mood of this passage.
[5 marks]C
Creative Writing: Using Onomatopoeia
Write a short descriptive paragraph about a scene at a busy marketplace. Use at least five examples of onomatopoeia to make your description vivid.
1.
Create a descriptive paragraph using onomatopoeia.
[10 marks]2.
Checklist for the paragraph: List three onomatopoeia words you will include.
[3 marks]D
Identify the Technique
Read the following lines and answer the question.
1.
What sound device is used in this sentence?
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Onomatopoeia
Cc) Alliteration
Dd) Hyperbole
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- 1/1/2026
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