Onomatopoeia (noun)

1. The formation of a word from a sound associated with what it represents, such as "hiss" or "buzz".
2. The use of words that imitate the sounds they describe.

Origin:

From the greek word "onomatopoiia" meaning "the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it represents.

Examples:

1. The poem used onomatopoeia to create a sense of the forest's tranquility.
2. The sound of the alarm clock was an example of onomatopoeia.
3. The use of onomatopoeia in comic books help to add to the sense of action.
4. The word "sizzle" is an example of onomatopoeia.
5. The onomatopoeia in the poem helped create a sense of the sounds of nature.