There Will Come Soft Rains review

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What happens to the house in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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It burns down.

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What is burned onto the side of the house?

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A silhouette of the family.

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Why is the house personified in the story?

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Because there are no human characters.

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What causes the house to catch fire?

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A tree branch through the window.

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How does the house respond to the fire?

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It tries to put it out.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human traits are attributed to non-human entities.

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What theme is explored in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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The impact of technology on human life and nature.

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What role do the automated features of the house play in the story?

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They highlight the absence of human presence and the house's routine.

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What does the fire symbolize in the story?

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Destruction and the end of human civilization.

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How does the setting contribute to the story's mood?

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The desolate and empty environment creates a sense of loneliness.