onomatopoeia

(noun)

A word that sounds like what it represents, such as "gurgle" or "hiss".

Examples of onomatopoeia in the following topics:

  • Onomatopoeia

    • These are all examples of onomatopoeia.
    • From the Greek, onomatopoeia is a combination of the words "I make" and "sound. " At its most basic, onomatopoeia are words that represent the sounds they make.
    • Onomatopoeia can be a very effective and catchy stylistic choice to use in your speech.
    • Some onomatopoeia are even part of common phrases and quotes, adding to the relatability of your speech:
    • The key to using onomatopoeia is to use it sparingly.

  • Philosophy and Art of the Han Dynasty

    • Fu poems employ alternating rhyme and prose, varying line length, close alliteration, onomatopoeia, loose parallelism, and extensive cataloging of their topics.