Literary elements might sound like a scary technical term, but many people are surprised to learn how commonly these devices are found in everyday life. As an author, literary elements are especially beneficial, and it’s helpful to have a list of literary elements next to you as you write ...
“Duang” seems to be an example of onomatopoeia ( 拟声词 ), a word that phonetically imitates a sound.It all seems to have started with Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan, who in 2004 was featured in a shampoo commercial where he said famously defended his sleek(光亮的),...
A dictionary of onomatopoeia from surasura.com. Contains some onomatopoeia that are not in any other dictionaries. Credit to stephenmk for the idea to mark information using those emojis with his improved JMDict. For each entry, it contains: A few definitions An extended explanation if available...
which are less prevalent, include non-translation, where no annotation is given and the onomatopoeia in Japanese is left as is, and a glossary, which is the list of all of the translated onomatopoeia given in a separate section of the manga, usually towards the end of the publication as an...
Auditory iconic words display a phonological profile that imitates their referents’ sounds. Traditionally, those words are thought to constitute a minor portion of the auditory lexicon. In this article, we challenge this assumption by assessing the pervasiveness of onomatopoeia in the English auditory...
Learning a language well takes time and effort but it can be fun and exciting along the way. Here is my A to Z list of how to improve anddevelop your language skills to reach your goal.学好一门语言是需要付出时间和艰辛的事情,但是在整个学习的路途中是可以充满乐趣的. 如下是笔者对从A到Z的...
Robert Beard, these are the 100 most beautiful words in the English language, and though I haven’t created a list of my own, I am rather fond of his (which he has turned into a book of short essays). Ailurophile A cat-lover. Assemblage A gathering. Becoming Attractive. Beleaguer To ...
The bobolink is a small North American songbird. Its name is anonomatopoeiaof its call, and its collective noun might be a play on the “link” in its name. Camels: A Caravan of Camels These sturdy mammals often served as packanimals in desertcaravans. ...
Cacophony, a sonic device, is the combination of consonant sounds to create a displeasing effect. Onomatopoeia, a sonic device, refers to a word that emulates the real-life sound it signifies (e.g. using the word "bang" to signify an explosion). ...
The Chickadee’s call is an onomatopoeia of its name: chickadee-dee-dee-dee-dee. Black-Capped Chickadees work together to help each other find food and to warn one another of danger. Black-Capped Chickadees are easily recognizable because of their striking black and white markings, making them...