Words that sound like what they mean
A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. When you read it, you can almost hear the sound!
Doors ding-dong open, commuters shuffle-shuff,
Coffee cups clink as people hurry off.
Shoes tap-tap on tiles, a suitcase thump,
Tickets rip and flutter, then another bump.
A bike bell tring cuts through the crowd,
Buses whoosh past, roaring big and loud.
Overhead, the speaker crackles, says my track,
I breathe in fast, then click-clack down the black.
✏️ The highlighted words are examples of onomatopoeia — can you find them all?
| Word | How does it help you picture the scene? |
|---|---|
Write 2–3 lines of your own poem about a place you know well (your kitchen, a playground, the beach). Use at least 3 onomatopoeic words!