noun
a rhetorical device in which a speaker imitates or echoes the words or sentiments of another person
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The concept of echomimesis is often explored in the field of linguistics.
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I find echomimesis fascinating because it shows how language can mimic sounds.
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I never knew echomimesis was a thing until I took that language class.
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Her use of echomimesis in the poem really brought the imagery to life.