Question

According to the Ding-Dong Theory, language originated from:

• A. Imitation of natural sounds
• B. A natural correspondence between objects and vocal noises
• C. Emotive cries
• D. Gestures and body movements

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A natural correspondence between objects and vocal noises

The Ding-Dong Theory posits that early humans' vocalizations were naturally linked to the characteristics of objects and phenomena. For example, the sound "boom" corresponds to the noise of an explosion or thunder. This theory suggests that there was an inherent harmony between the sound and the object it described, which is also known as sound symbolism.