Explanation

The Bow-Wow theory says language started from animal sounds and natural noises. Early humans heard animals and nature, then copied those sounds. This became the first words.

For example, a dog says “bow-wow.” If humans copied this sound to name the dog, that supports this theory. Words came from imitating what people heard around them.

This theory is about the origin of speech through sound imitation. It suggests the first words were like the noises they described.