Poetry Question Details


What role does onomatopoeia play in narrative poetry, as seen in Langston Hughes's "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"?
A. Mimicking natural sounds for effect
B. Eliminating figurative language
C. Absence of rhyme and meter
D. Focusing on minimalistic language

Onomatopoeia in Hughes's poem involves mimicking natural sounds, contributing to the sensory experience within the narrative.