Read the following lines:

A hurry of hoofs in a village-street,
A shape in the moonlight, a bulk in the dark,
And beneath from the pebbles, in passing, a spark
Struck out by a steed that flies fearless and fleet:

Which of the following statements best explains the effect of the alliteration in these lines?
The alliteration produces a complicated end rhyme scheme.
The alliteration creates a slow, suspenseful rhythm.
The alliteration gives human qualities to the hooves and the horse.
The alliteration creates a fast pace like the horses' hooves.

Which of the following lines contain onomatopoeia?
The watchful night-wind, as it went 1
Creeping along from tent to tent, 2
And seeming to whisper, "All is well!" 3
A moment only he feels the spell 4
Of the place and the hour, and the secret dread 5

Line 1 only
Lines 2 and 5
Line 3 only
Lines 4 and 5

Question

Read the following lines:

A hurry of hoofs in a village-street,
A shape in the moonlight, a bulk in the dark,
And beneath from the pebbles, in passing, a spark
Struck out by a steed that flies fearless and fleet:

Which of the following statements best explains the effect of the alliteration in these lines?
The alliteration produces a complicated end rhyme scheme.
The alliteration creates a slow, suspenseful rhythm.
The alliteration gives human qualities to the hooves and the horse.
The alliteration creates a fast pace like the horses' hooves.

Which of the following lines contain onomatopoeia?
The watchful night-wind, as it went	1
Creeping along from tent to tent,	2
And seeming to whisper, "All is well!"	3
A moment only he feels the spell	4
Of the place and the hour, and the secret dread	5

Line 1 only
Lines 2 and 5
Line 3 only
Lines 4 and 5

kittiwitti1 · Answer

This is the Mathematics forum. Are you looking for English?
"Onomatopoeia" - the word form of common sounds (e.g. boom, woof, croak)

anonymous · Answer

oh yea sorry

kittiwitti1 · Answer

The first one seems to be left up to interpretation... but I believe it is D. as the poem seems to focus mostly on the fast pace/sounds of the hoofbeats ^-^

kittiwitti1 · Answer

No problem! Welcome to Openstudy ☺

anonymous · Answer

what about the second one?

kittiwitti1 · Answer

I gave you a hint for the second one... :-)

kittiwitti1 · Answer

Here's a source http://literarydevices.net/onomatopoeia/

anonymous · Answer

is it A?

anonymous · Answer

@kittiwitti1

kittiwitti1 · Answer

Which question?