Question

All side in parties, and begin th’ attack;

Fans clap, silks rustle, and tough whalebones crack;
Heroes’ and Heroines’ shouts confus’dly rise,
And bass, and treble voices strike the skies. (Canto V, lines 39-42)


Which words are examples of onomatopoeia? Consider how Pope’s incorporation of this literary device enhances his depiction of this scene and the satire in general.

the anwsers-
- Attack
- rustle
- trebel

never mind its rustle

Answer 1

rustle is the correct answer because attack is not a sound

Answer 2

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "- Attack." The word that is an example of onomatopoeia is 'attack.' Consider how Pope’s incorporation of this literary device enhances his depiction of this scene and the satire in general