ONOMATOPEIAS

As in any written medium, nomatopeias are part of COMIC. They don't always appear and in some kind of works they are more frequent. For example, in the humorous ones, or those about superheroes. Traditionally, in the American books it is easier to find them.

There is a big influence of the american comics on others from different countries as far as onomatopeias is concerned, and sometimes other languages use the English version.

EXAMPLE:

 

This story wouldn't make any sense without onomatopeias. They are the one which make the animals from the jungle wake up and start questioning what happens. it also lead to a mystery in the end.

In this case it is nos obly a resource, but the very core of the plot.

 

 

PRACTISE

  • Compare the use of onomatopeias in an European work (Miguelanxo Prado, Gipi or Marini) with another American one about superheroes. Can you find differences?
  • Take your time and read some comic books. Try to mark as many Miguelanxo Prado, Gipi ou Marini) as possible. Some have an English spelling, some don't. Do they sound natural to you? Would you change some to make them more appropriate?