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Fun Words: Onomatopoeia

on·o·mat·o·poe·ia  [on-uh-mat-uh-pee-uh]
–noun

1.the formation of a word, as cuckoo or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent.
2.a word so formed.
3. Rhetoric. the use of imitative and naturally suggestive words for rhetorical effect. n.   The formation or use of words such as buzz or murmur that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

[Late Latin, from Greek onomatopoii¨ˇ, from onomatopoios, coiner of names : onoma, onomat-, name; see n-men- in Indo-European roots + poiein, to make; see k^wei-² in Indo-European roots.]

[Origin: 1570–80; < LL < Gk onomatopoiía making of words = onomato- (comb. form of ónoma name) + poi- (s. of poie¨«n to make; see poet) + -ia -ia]

Etymology:
1577, from L.L., from Gk. onomatopoiia "the making of a name or word" (in imitation of a sound associated with the thing being named), from onomatopoios, from onoma (gen. onomatos) "word, name" (see name) + a derivative of poiein "compose, make" (see poet).

Boy, I sure did love Language Arts in school.  If you want to teach your children about onomatopoeia, just start making sounds. BUZZ!  Bam! Choo-Choo. Let them join in. What can they come up with? If it isn't the "o" word, what type of speech/grammar is it? Kids love to make noises.... bang bang!

blessings! -Jacque

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12:34 PM, Friday, December 21, 2007 .. Posted by sharla88

wow your just like my aunt constantly hitting me with words that just baffel. LOL I cnat spell normal words let alone her fancy dictonary words. I miss hearing from you!!!
GB~
sharla~

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12:40 PM, Friday, December 21, 2007 .. Posted by Alicia

I will have to keep repeating that to myself if I'm going to remember it. Is it bad that I'm hoping homeschooling my children will educate me as well?

Also, I'd love to see a Fruit of the Spirit Friday post from you if you get a chance today.