Question

Read the following line from Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Bells” “How they clang,and clash , and roar”! what effect does the author’s use of onomatopoeia have on the reader? a. It helps create emotion b.It adds to the suspense c.It explains the theme of the poem d.It allows the reader to remember the poem more easily

Answer 1

The answer is: b. It adds to the suspense

Onomatopoeia refers to the use of words that sound like what they mean. It makes the account more vivid and entertaining, appealing directly to the senses of the reader.

In "The Bells," Edgar Allan Poe portrays bells that clang, clash, roar, twang, jangle, wrangle, sink and swell. Therefore, such intense characterization of their ringing arouse feelings of horror, danger and anger in a thrilling and frightening passage.

Answer 2

This line in general has the effect of "helping create emotion" since it talks to the parts of the human mind that are more adept at this kind of writing, which is essential.