* "The band began to *thump* and *toot* and *crash*." This line from the book uses words like "thump," "toot," and "crash" to paint a picture of the band's loud and energetic performance.
* "Leo could hear her *whispering* the words to her song." This uses the verb "whispering" to describe the soft, quiet sound of Stargirl's singing.
* "The crowd began to *buzz* with excitement." This uses "buzz" to represent the collective murmuring and anticipation of the crowd.
* "Leo could hear the *clinking* of the glasses as they raised a toast." This uses "clinking" to evoke the sound of the glasses coming together.
These examples are more subtle than typical onomatopoeia, but they still create a sense of sound and contribute to the story's atmosphere.
Additionally, the book does use words like "whoosh" and "bang" to describe physical actions. While these are technically onomatopoeic, they are less prominent and more functional in the narrative than the examples listed above.
Overall, "Stargirl" relies on evocative descriptions and symbolism to create a rich sensory experience, rather than traditional onomatopoeia.