Read this line from the poem “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" and answer the question. … lay slain by a cane Which sound device used in this line contributes most effectively to the tone of the poem? assonance to define the death of Hattie in a memorable way onomatopoeia to mimic the sound of Hattie being struck to death rhyme to contrast a song-like quality with the soberness of death rhythm to emphasize the finality of even a senseless death