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Browse our collection of onomatopoeia worksheets aimed at helping teach this figurative language device. Onomatopoeia is the process of creating a word that mimics the sound of the action or object it refers to. They are sometimes referred to as sound words because they are words that imitate sounds. For example: crash, hiss and snap. For more figurative language devices, visit our Similes and Metaphors, Personification and Hyperbole pages.

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Onomatopoeia Poem Worksheet: ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’

This worksheet focuses on onomatopoeia. Read the poem and answer the questions.
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Onomatopoeia Poem: ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’

A poem using onomatopoeia titled ‘I Can’t Write a Poem’.
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Write and Draw Onomatopoeia (2)

Write onomatopoeia to match the given nouns. Draw pictures to match!
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Write and Draw Onomatopoeia (1)

Write onomatopoeia to match the given nouns. Draw pictures to match!
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Onomatopoeia Visual List

An illustrated list of onomatopoeic words for reference or display!
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Find the Onomatopoeia

Find the onomatopoeia used in each sentence.
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Drawing Onomatopoeia

A fun creative activity where students illustrate 4 onomatopoeic words.
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Write Onomatopoeia to Match

Write onomatopoeia to match each phrase.
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Add Onomatopoeia to Sentences (2)

Rewrite sentences using onomatopoeia to make them more expressive.
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Add Onomatopoeia to Sentences (1)

Rewrite sentences using onomatopoeia to make them more expressive.
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Onomatopoeia Poster

A poster explaining onomatopoeia. Part of a set of figurative language device posters.