Cursory Discussion on the English onomatopoeia 英语拟声词探析.docVIP

Cursory Discussion on the English onomatopoeia ? Abstract: English onomatopoeia is not only the most primitive and basic form of language, but also the most vivid and imaginative rhetorical means. Onomatopoeic words are widely used both in oral and written English, so it’s necessary to explore and study its rhetorical function. There is plenty of onomatopoeia in our world’s languages, so is the case with English. Onomatopoeia is not only a word-building, but also an important rhetorical method. It is composted through imitating the voice of natural world, with good rhetorical function, which makes our language more intuitive, vivid and lifelike. Besides, onomatopoeia can simulate the sound of human beings, and simulate a large number of the outside world’s sounds, which enhances the appeal of language to large extent. This paper will focus on the rhetorical function of the onomatopoeia and mainly discus its function in English language, and point that English onomatopoeia can be created according to our actual needs. Key words: Onomatopoeia; primary onomatopoeia; secondary onomatopoeia; rhetorical function ? ? 0. Introduction Many linguistics regard onomatopoeia as the origin of human language, they consist that language is a sort of complete imitating to the voice in natural world. English onomatopoeia comes from the Greek onomatopoeia, the name itself means that the coinage (making new words). Onomatopoeia is not only a very primitive method for human beings name after things, but also the oldest rhetorical means. Using onomatopoeia properly can achieve the effect of transferring feeling by voice, both emotionally and professionally, thus, to the audience or readers, onomatopoeia can be achieved with the use of decent sound teaser. The accuracy and profound reflect the authors attitudes and feelings which led to the emotional resonance between author and readers. This paper will focus on the English language from a rhetorical point of onomatopoeia in the d