Question

The ___ theory suggests that speech originates from man’s attempt to imitate the characteristic sound of the creature/object he is referring to

• A. Bow-wow theory
• B. Ding-dong theory
• C. Pooh-pooh theory
• D. Gesture theory

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Bow-wow theory

The Bow-wow theory suggests that speech originates from man’s attempt to imitate the characteristic sound of the creature or object he is referring to.

Example:

• Words like "cuckoo", "buzz", and "hiss" are believed to have originated from imitating natural sounds.