Onomantopeia is defined as:
1: the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (as buzz, hiss).
2: the use of words whose sound suggests the sense.
They are a great way for horror writers to create suspense and atmosphere. They are even better to describe a setting.
Here are a couple of examples: The door on the old Wilson house creaked and squeaked when it opened.
The children screamed as they heard the boom and crash of the fireworks.
The wind howled when it whipped through th trees.
Now read the next 5 chapters in Maximum ride and see if you can find any onomatopeias.
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