Read the following piece from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Bells" for an example of onomatopoeia in poetry: How they clack, crash, and shout! On the palpitating air's bosom! Bells that clang, crash, roar, twang, jangle, wrestle, sink, and swell are described by Poe. These sound effects were used to help create a sense of terror in the reader. Poe used onomatopoeia extensively in his work to evoke feelings in his readers. This poem is no exception as the loud bells help paint a picture of chaos and doom for the characters within the story. Poe was well-versed in languages, history, and literature and this shows through in his poems. The use of unusual words and phrases helps give context to the stories being told and allows the reader to connect with them on an emotional level. Onomatopoeia are sounds or noises that can be used to represent something else (in this case, actions). These sound effects are used throughout history in many different forms of art (music, movies, etc.) to help convey meaning through tone alone.