What book is this ? if you don't mind telling me
A participle is a word that comes in a verb form, but functions as an adjective or a noun. It comes in two types: present participle and the past participle. In the given sentence above, the participle would be option B. rustling. Rustling is in the present participle form of the verb, but it is used as an adjective that describes the noun "leaves".
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“Screech” would be an onomatopoeia because it’s a action word so i would say yes?