There Will Come Soft Rains

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

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While technology has many benefits, it also has the power to destroy, so be careful what you create.

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How would you describe the tone of the house's announcements?

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Pleasant.

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Why is there no one home in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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Everyone has been killed.

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What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: 'Somewhere, sighing, a pump shrugged to a stop'?

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Personification.

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How does the voice clock respond when no one reacts to it?

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It continues doing its job.

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What does the title 'There Will Come Soft Rains' suggest about nature?

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Nature will continue regardless of human existence.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the significance of the house's automation in the story?

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It highlights the reliance on technology and the emptiness of a life without human presence.

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What does the story imply about the consequences of technological advancement?

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Technological advancement can lead to destruction and loss of humanity.

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What literary device is used to convey the theme of isolation in the story?

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Imagery and personification.