Question

figurative language: overview
which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
the wind began to pick up speed.
the thunder was loud in the sky.
they could hear the pitter - patter of rain on the tin roof.

Explanation:

Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sound they describe. "Pitter-patter" mimics the sound of rain, fitting the definition. The other options describe sounds but do not use imitative words.

Answer:

They could hear the pitter-patter of rain on the tin roof.