The words that suggest that the literary device 'Onomatopoeia' is used in these lines are :
"Small feet were pattering, wooden shoes clattering,
Little hands clapping and little tongues chattering."

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Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Option 4: Both (2) & (3). Here's why:

*   **Why Option 4 is correct:** Onomatopoeia is a literary device where words imitate or resemble the sounds they describe. In the given lines, "pattering" and "clattering" directly mimic the sounds of small feet and wooden shoes, respectively. Similarly, "clapping" and "chattering" imitate the sounds of hands clapping and tongues moving quickly in conversation. Therefore, both options (2) and (3) contain words that exemplify onomatopoeia, making Option 4 the correct choice.

*   **Why Option 1 is incorrect:** "Small feet" and "wooden shoes" are descriptive words, but they do not imitate any sound. They simply describe the objects making the sounds. Therefore, they do not represent onomatopoeia.

*   **Why Option 2 is partially correct but not the best answer:** "Pattering" and "clattering" are indeed examples of onomatopoeia. However, Option 4 is a better answer because it includes *all* the words in the given lines that demonstrate onomatopoeia.

*   **Why Option 3 is partially correct but not the best answer:** "Clapping" and "chattering" are also examples of onomatopoeia. However, Option 4 is a better answer because it includes *all* the words in the given lines that demonstrate onomatopoeia.