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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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Solution
| 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 |
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