Some words are onomatopoeic. This means they sound like the thing they’re describing, e.g. beep, clang. Onomatopoeic words are often used in cartoons.
Work in pairs.
- Martin used two onomatopoeic words. What were they?
- What was he referring to?
- Make a list each of five onomatopoeic words.
- Compare your lists. Explain what the words could refer to.