Introduction 3

1 Theoretical Discourse Onomatopoeia in English Language 5
1.1 Main types of Word-Formation in English 5
1.2 Characteristics and Functions of Onomatopoeia in English 8

2 Examples of Onomatopoeia in English Language 13
2.1 List of Onomatopoeic Words and their Meaning 13
2.2 Examples of Sound Imitation in English Texts 17

Conclusion 26

Bibliography 27