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@@anishaprasad5967 Excellent examples, Anisha! We have no idea how "jug-jug" sounds like a nightingale, but TS Eliot uses the same onomatopoeia in "The Waste Land." Thanks for keeping the conversation going!
Nice--I especially liked the mention of the onomatopoetic effect in Williams' poem. I'll probably have the sound of "soft coal" stuck in my head for the rest of the day
Thank you. I love this type of advanced studies that discuss things I have never been exposed to. My only hope is that get a chance to write a poem that includes some of these effects before my brain explodes from all the new ideas.
A word, that in 'Other Words' would not stand out from normal speech. "POW", a punch in the nose brings tears to my eyes. But I can still see my nose through my tears. The POW statement centers the reader in the moment. Real Fiction - Real Life. Anyone can believe something that is Not True. You have put truth in the mind of the reader. Clever You.
Great question, Miranda. This is easier to spot in poetry--a genre quite sensitive to sound--than in prose. The short answer is if you can imagine the words sounding like the things they are describing in the literary work (in this case, the sound of the steam train is mimicked by the words), you have an argument for onomatopoetic effect. Whether or not that effect is intended by the author is less important--art is public and designed to be interpreted differently by different people. If you can support the argument, go for it!
Interesting. We'd see that more as an interjection than onomatopoeia. But the same principle that it isn't a "natural" expression holds. In German, for example, the way to get a horse to slow down is "hü" or "brrrr." All of these examples aren't mimicking anything natural (as far as we can tell), so we wouldn't call that onomatopoeia. What does everyone else think?
Great video, but it contains an important error: The term "Onomatopoeia" does not come from Latin, it comes from Greek - and this is actually quite obvious because the term sounds like typical Greek, not Latin.
Ah, you are absolutely right, Timo. Professor Malewitz certainly misspoke there. Yes, onomatopoeia is of course of Greek rather than Latin origin. Thanks so much for drawing our attention to it!
@@SWLF No need to say thank you - after all it was just quickly said, and the rest of the video (and your other videos) is/are really very good. The only problem is maybe the background music, which is usually too loud. Reason: Background music makes it more difficult to use videos as a learning resource (as known from online didactics), and gives them more an aspect of PR/advertising videos (and they are definitely better than that). Good greetings from Switzerland!
The onomatopoeia was not evident to me until I modified soft coat to shuk-shuk. Of course, that proves the point about the native language (Hindi, in my case) proving to be the lens that determines how these words are formed and received.
@@SWLF My translation brain is always on, haha. Imagine the confusion up there: Hindi, Spanish, Telegu and a bit of Modern Greek plus the dominant one, English!
Great question, Giorno! That word goes back to Greek mythology, where Echo is a nymph who falls in love with Narcissus (appropriately enough). Where the Greeks got the term is beyond our knowledge. We suspect it isn't, as echoes can reflect back a large number of sounds, but don't take our word for it. Does anyone else out there have any insight?
This is a really wonderful video! As a iconicity researcher, I would show this to anyone wanting to learn about the onomatopoeia and the like. My channel also features videos on the topic from a cognitive science perspective. I love the links between psychology and literature.
@SWLF it is a Star Trek The Next Generation episode where the crew encounters a new species who speaks in allegory. Good synopsis at th-cam.com/video/WQ8_F6jYWv4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JCgCSuBhRm6FMDw0 . The computers / universal translators can translate the words, but the words just recall established cultural touchstones common to their species. Captain Picard and a representative of the new species learn to communicate. This episode was from the late 1980s or early 1990s, before "meme culture" was a thing. But it seems to describe meme culture perfectly.
Onomatopoeia is way that writers create sound in their work using words that sound like noisy they make . This can add interesting and dramatic effect to poem or other piece of writing. Onomatopoeia is literary device and , it’s type of word that sound like what is describes buzz , whoosh , boom are all examples. Onomatopoeia can add excitement, action , interest by allowing reader to hear and remember your writing . Examples of onomatopoeia in literature sentences bacon sizzled on pan . She woke to sound of chirping. In descriptive writing most times sound words are day to day words used to mimic sound . Onomatopoeia is good way to immerse reader . Onomatopoeia using to improve story writing, helps with idea of all ( show , don’t tell ) . There are four types of onomatopoeia real words that sound like real things . Real words make to evoke sound of relating. Made up words that sound like real things . Series of letters that mimic sound are onomatopoeia and , it’s form of writing use onomatopoeia in fiction fairytales and general fiction. Onomatopoeia is symbolism of words like they mean . Onomatopoeia mostly used in poetry and literature. Thank you for your wonderful literary educational channel. Happy independence day .
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This video now includes Spanish as well as English subtitles. For a full list of dual-language videos in our series, please see the following site: liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/wlf/oregon-state-guide-english-literary-terms
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Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we, to-witta-woo! , an example of onomatopoeia. (Spring Day by T. Nashe)
@@anishaprasad5967 Excellent examples, Anisha! We have no idea how "jug-jug" sounds like a nightingale, but TS Eliot uses the same onomatopoeia in "The Waste Land." Thanks for keeping the conversation going!
@@SWLF welcome😁
Thank you very much. This video was very help full.
@@firebeatsick Thanks so much, Sick beats!
Nice--I especially liked the mention of the onomatopoetic effect in Williams' poem. I'll probably have the sound of "soft coal" stuck in my head for the rest of the day
Thanks so much for your kind words, Andrew! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well.
This Helped clear my questions! I love how you explain it in a way anyone could understand.
Thanks so much, Arthur!
Thank you. I love this type of advanced studies that discuss things I have never been exposed to. My only hope is that get a chance to write a poem that includes some of these effects before my brain explodes from all the new ideas.
Richard, you have made our day again with this comment. Thanks so much, and good luck with that poem!
A word, that in 'Other Words' would not stand out from normal speech. "POW", a punch in the nose brings tears to my eyes. But I can still see my nose through my tears. The POW statement centers the reader in the moment. Real Fiction - Real Life. Anyone can believe something that is Not True. You have put truth in the mind of the reader. Clever You.
Well explained. Loved it.
Thanks so much, Kazim! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the video.
How to identify onomatopoeia in sentences? I mean how do we decides whether it is onomatopoeic word or just a regular verb/noun?
Great question, Miranda. This is easier to spot in poetry--a genre quite sensitive to sound--than in prose. The short answer is if you can imagine the words sounding like the things they are describing in the literary work (in this case, the sound of the steam train is mimicked by the words), you have an argument for onomatopoetic effect. Whether or not that effect is intended by the author is less important--art is public and designed to be interpreted differently by different people. If you can support the argument, go for it!
@@SWLF got it! Thank you so much!
2:20 and in hungarian its kukurikú
Nice! Thanks for adding some Hungarian here, Deni!
In lithuanian it's 'kakariekū'
Wow! Thanks for adding some Lithuanian here as well, RK! (and apologies for our late reply--we didn't get this notification).
In the Philippines it's Tiktilaok
@@joelenvidia2317 Thanks for adding to this conversation, Joel! It is so fascinating that so many languages have different ways to express this sound!
I have was informed that the word, “whoa”, when spoken to have someone slow down, is an example of onomatopoeia. Could you clarify how so?
Interesting. We'd see that more as an interjection than onomatopoeia. But the same principle that it isn't a "natural" expression holds. In German, for example, the way to get a horse to slow down is "hü" or "brrrr." All of these examples aren't mimicking anything natural (as far as we can tell), so we wouldn't call that onomatopoeia. What does everyone else think?
Great video 👍
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When I learn a new word I say cha-ching. Thanks!
Ha! Nice one, Jeff!! Thanks for keeping the conversation going.
thanks. I'm taking my lit gcses in two days. this helped!
You're very welcome, @inupinu9209 ! Good luck with your exams!
Great video, but it contains an important error: The term "Onomatopoeia" does not come from Latin, it comes from Greek - and this is actually quite obvious because the term sounds like typical Greek, not Latin.
Ah, you are absolutely right, Timo. Professor Malewitz certainly misspoke there. Yes, onomatopoeia is of course of Greek rather than Latin origin. Thanks so much for drawing our attention to it!
@@SWLF No need to say thank you - after all it was just quickly said, and the rest of the video (and your other videos) is/are really very good. The only problem is maybe the background music, which is usually too loud. Reason: Background music makes it more difficult to use videos as a learning resource (as known from online didactics), and gives them more an aspect of PR/advertising videos (and they are definitely better than that). Good greetings from Switzerland!
@@timostaub6454 Thanks for the suggestions, Timo! And many thanks for your kind words. We're delighted to have made it all the way to Switzerland!
I found this entertaining as well as informative. Nice work!
Thanks so much, Beth! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!
It was very well explained.many thanks. The poem example also helped me engrave the concept on my mind
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Perfectly explained
Thanks so much for your continued support, Hamza!
More thanks... Awesome Information 👏♥️🙏
Thanks so much for your continued support, Marwan!
Interesting. I'm Cuba, we used "runrún" meaning gossip, rumor. I think this is an onomatopeia that became a word.
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing, @Idalmys-u2t !
Thank you! it helped me a lot
Thanks so much, Sweet Potato! We are delighted to hear that you found the lesson useful!
wow!!!!such a great video......i hope you make a video on epic and its types too.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Ufaq! We've added epic to our list.
@@SWLF thank you so much
Off topic but, when was the Oregon Sate University founded? And by the way, Great video!
Thanks so much for your kind words, John. OSU has been around in various forms since 1868--we just had our 150 year anniversary!
The onomatopoeia was not evident to me until I modified soft coat to shuk-shuk. Of course, that proves the point about the native language (Hindi, in my case) proving to be the lens that determines how these words are formed and received.
What a great post, Yeddanapudi! Thanks so much for your kind words and for keeping the conversation going!
@@SWLF My translation brain is always on, haha. Imagine the confusion up there: Hindi, Spanish, Telegu and a bit of Modern Greek plus the dominant one, English!
I'm subscribing. I love to expand my vocabulary and learn more:>
Thanks so much, simsimjaa!
Well Explained....Good Job👏🤗
And Thank You It helped Me.....
Thanks so much for your kind words, Lalita!
Love it!
Awesome! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!
Thank you for helping me
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giggle? glitter? shudder? tickle? flowing? itch?
These are all wonderfully vivid examples of onomatopoeia, Arlene! Thanks for sharing. We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well!
Is "echo" an onomatopoeia?
Great question, Giorno! That word goes back to Greek mythology, where Echo is a nymph who falls in love with Narcissus (appropriately enough). Where the Greeks got the term is beyond our knowledge. We suspect it isn't, as echoes can reflect back a large number of sounds, but don't take our word for it. Does anyone else out there have any insight?
great job
Thanks so much, tahiralfaitorydesigner7092!
is the word click onomatopoeia?
Yes, it certainly is! Nice work, Arthur!
Thanks!
Thanks for much, Phil!
@@SWLF You're most welcome! What you are doing is excellent, I learned a lot!
@@riverIl0719 Excellent! We're having a lot of fun putting them together.
This is a really wonderful video! As a iconicity researcher, I would show this to anyone wanting to learn about the onomatopoeia and the like. My channel also features videos on the topic from a cognitive science perspective. I love the links between psychology and literature.
Wow, thanks so much, Austin! We hope you enjoy the other videos in our series as well. And good luck with your channel!
What!!! How do you know about Bengali language sir???
Ha! We suspect that Prof. Malewitz looked that one up. We hope you enjoyed the lesson and found it useful!
Nice content sir 😊
Meow represents Cat
Tick tock represents a Clock
Haha represents Laughing
Am I right sir?
You got it, Hema! Great work!
@@SWLF Thanks 😊
The guy called Hiccup:
I’m so confuse):
The pen is mightier than the sword
Do you believe that "Shaka, when the walls fell." was the first meme?
Hmm, we're a bit confused. What does this have to do with onomatopoeia?
@SWLF it is a Star Trek The Next Generation episode where the crew encounters a new species who speaks in allegory. Good synopsis at th-cam.com/video/WQ8_F6jYWv4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JCgCSuBhRm6FMDw0 . The computers / universal translators can translate the words, but the words just recall established cultural touchstones common to their species. Captain Picard and a representative of the new species learn to communicate. This episode was from the late 1980s or early 1990s, before "meme culture" was a thing. But it seems to describe meme culture perfectly.
Maybe I commented on the wrong video. Sorry.
The bees buzzed from flower to flower and the birds chirped in the trees
There is an example
Nice work, Mohamed! Can you think of any literary examples as well?
i dont understand a thing
Sali a la calle me distraje y un carro se freno y dije o,no matopella..
Ha! We wish we knew more Spanish, but we appreciate the pun!
Onomatopoeia is way that writers create sound in their work using words that sound like noisy they make . This can add interesting and dramatic effect to poem or other piece of writing. Onomatopoeia is literary device and , it’s type of word that sound like what is describes buzz , whoosh , boom are all examples. Onomatopoeia can add excitement, action , interest by allowing reader to hear and remember your writing . Examples of onomatopoeia in literature sentences bacon sizzled on pan . She woke to sound of chirping. In descriptive writing most times sound words are day to day words used to mimic sound . Onomatopoeia is good way to immerse reader . Onomatopoeia using to improve story writing, helps with idea of all ( show , don’t tell ) . There are four types of onomatopoeia real words that sound like real things . Real words make to evoke sound of relating. Made up words that sound like real things . Series of letters that mimic sound are onomatopoeia and , it’s form of writing use onomatopoeia in fiction fairytales and general fiction. Onomatopoeia is symbolism of words like they mean . Onomatopoeia mostly used in poetry and literature. Thank you for your wonderful literary educational channel. Happy independence day .
Thanks for the great comment, @Khatoon170 ! Can you think of any onomatopoeias in Arabic? Do they work in the same way that they work in English?
Zubababanco gagacaot
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Hmmm, we hope this means you enjoyed the video, Janeth!
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Thanks for adding some more examples, hob!
Tnx
You're very welcome, Janeth! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the video and we hope you'll check out the others in our series!
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