There Will Come Soft Rains

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

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Provide an example of personification from literature.

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In 'There Will Come Soft Rains', the house is described as realizing that only silence is present.

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What does it mean to manipulate words in writing?

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To skillfully use language to create a desired effect, such as persuasion or emotion.

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What is parallel structure in writing?

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The use of similar grammatical forms to express related ideas, enhancing clarity and rhythm.

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Identify a situation that may cause someone to feel tremulous.

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Performing a solo while experiencing stage fright.

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How does the house in 'There Will Come Soft Rains' meet its end?

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It burned down in a fire.

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What is the significance of the title 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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It suggests a theme of nature's indifference to human existence and the inevitability of time.

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What role does technology play in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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Technology is depicted as both a caretaker and a reminder of human absence.

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

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The contrast between human innovation and the ultimate futility of existence.

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What literary technique is used in the sentence: 'The garden sprinklers whirled up in golden founts'?

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Imagery, as it creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.