Pronunciation: /ˌɛkoʊˈmɪməsɪs/
noun a rhetorical device in which a speaker imitates or echoes the words or sentiments of another person
A1 Echomimesis is the imitation of sounds in nature.
A2 Children often engage in echomimesis when playing with toy instruments.
B1 The artist's use of echomimesis in his paintings created a sense of realism.
B2 The actor's echomimesis of animal noises was incredibly convincing.
C1 The author's echomimesis of the bustling cityscape brought the setting to life.
C2 The musician's echomimesis of bird calls added a unique element to the composition.
formal The concept of echomimesis is often explored in the field of linguistics.
informal I find echomimesis fascinating because it shows how language can mimic sounds.
slang I never knew echomimesis was a thing until I took that language class.
figurative Her use of echomimesis in the poem really brought the imagery to life.
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