There Will Come Soft Rains

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What is the main theme of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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The theme is that nature will always triumph over technology.

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What does personification mean in literature?

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Personification is a figurative language technique where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.

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What is the significance of the poem by Sara Teasdale in the story?

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It highlights the contrast between nature and technology, emphasizing the enduring power of nature.

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What type of characters are present in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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The characters are all machines/robots.

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How does the house demonstrate personification in the story?

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The house performs tasks and reacts to its environment as if it were alive.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

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What does the term 'figurative language' refer to?

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Figurative language refers to words or expressions that convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation.

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What is the role of technology in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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Technology is depicted as both advanced and ultimately powerless against nature.

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What does the phrase 'tremulous white' refer to in the context of the story?

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It refers to the walls of the outside of the house where the silhouettes of the family are burned into the wall.

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What is the effect of the absence of human characters in the story?

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It emphasizes the theme of technology's dominance and the isolation of the house.