Question

Which phrase uses the sound techniques that are used in this poem?

While the water dripped and the November air nipped outside my window

While the water was gently dripping, by my window, in the nipping November air

While the dripping water and November air nipped outside my window

While the dripping water fell and the nipping air bit outside

Answer 1

The Raven
by Edgar Allan Poe (excerpt)

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.

Answer 2

While the water was gently dripping, by my window, in the nipping November air