"There Will Come Soft Rains" Review

"There Will Come Soft Rains" Review

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English

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main theme of Sara Teasdale's poem in relation to nature and mankind?

Back

The theme is that nature will persevere; its power is greater than that of humans, and nature is ambivalent toward humans.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What common theme is shared between 'There Will Come Soft Rains' and Teasdale's poem?

Back

The theme that nature will always triumph over technology.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is ironic about the voice-clock in the story?

Back

The irony lies in the fact that there is no one in the house to get up or hear the clock.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is the house empty in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

Back

Everyone has been killed.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What ultimately happens to the house in the story?

Back

It burns down.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the poem suggest about nature's feelings towards humanity?

Back

Nature is indifferent to humanity's existence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the story depict the relationship between technology and nature?

Back

The story illustrates that technology cannot replace or control nature.

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