Question

The writer has used the phrase ‘Thudding Heart’ which means pounding, or beating of the heart. Do you know ‘Thud’ is an onomatopoeic word which means a heavy sound made by an object falling to the ground? Discuss with your partner and make a list of Onomatopoeic words that you find in the text.

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Answer 1

Page No.	Onomatopoeic Word	Meaning
44	bark	the sound made by a dog
44	echo	repetition of sound caused by the reflection of sound waves
44	knell	sound of a bell being struck
44	crackling	short and sharp sounds
44	rustling	a soft whispered sound (like the sound of footsteps on dried leaves)
45	knock	a light tap on a door or any other surface to seek attention
47	beating	thumping sound of the heart
47	sobbing	crying noisily by taking deep breaths
48	Thudding	the loud and quick beating of the heart
49	flung	the swinging sound made by an object when it is forcefully pulled or pushed