Read the extract below and answer this question.
The pattering rain was kicking up little
explosions of dust in the glade.He heard the
faint whisper of the stream as it stole across
the land and disappeared into the bush.
The figure of speech underlined in line 1 is
- assonance
- consonance
-
onomatopoeia
- alliteration
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or resemble the sound they describe. These words are often used in literature and everyday language to create a vivid auditory effect. Examples include "buzz" (like a bee), "bang" (like a loud noise), "sizzle" (like food cooking), and "meow" (the sound a cat makes).
"pattering" is an onomatopoeic word used to imitate the sound of rain.