Question

Which pair of lines from T. S. Elliot’s "Rhapsody on a Windy Night" is an example of onomatopoeia?

Answer 1

Onomatopoeia is a literary device in which a word is named after the sound it is trying to describe. Splash, sizzle, and meow are all examples of onomatopoeia. So, let's look at the poem in question. Examples of onomatopoeia in this poem can include "sputter," "mutter," "snap," and "hummed." Hope this helps.