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Babybird1098 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

writing a sound

My question is two parts. I am writing a narrative paper. I would like to know how you write the sound of a school bell, and if you cant start the paper that way? Thanks
  

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If it's truly a bell, "ding" and "dong" usually feature prominently in such imitations. " It's a fine way to begin a narrative in my opinion, as long as the imitative words you choose don't have an undesired effect (such as laughter in a tragic story). You might ask your friends what they think of various choices you come up with.

— CalifJim

  • If it's truly a bell, "ding" and "dong" usually feature prominently in such imitations.
  • " It's a fine way to begin a narrative in my opinion, as long as the imitative words you choose don't have an undesired effect (such as laughter in a tragic story).
  • You might ask your friends what they think of various choices you come up with.
  • Or post some attempts on our writing forum.
  • CJ
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If it's truly a bell, "ding" and "dong" usually feature prominently in such imitations. Maybe "Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!" If it's something more electronic and buzzing in nature you may have to resort to something of your own invention, maybe "Bzzzzzzzzzzz!"

It's a fine way to begin a narrative in my opinion, as long as the imitative words you choose don't have an undesired e
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Babybird1098My question is two parts. I am writing a narrative paper. I would like to know how you write the sound of a school bell, and if you cant start the paper that way? Why not? It's better than "it was a cold and rainy night....". Thanks

"Ding dong, ding dong" or "clang, clang, clan
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THIS WAS A FRLIPP LIE I FEEL TERRIBLE

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Probably like “bzzzzzzzzt” or something like that. You could use it in the beginning of a story. If I were you, make your character(s) exited that school is out.

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I'd suggest Drrrrriiiiiinnngg, Brrrrriiiiiinnngg or Rrrrriiiiiinnngg, make sure to italicize it though.

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Hello Babybird1098. The way to write an onomatopoeia for a school bell could be like 'Ding Dong' or 'Ding Ding Ding'.

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