"There Will Come Soft Rains"

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

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Provide an example of personification from 'There Will Come Soft Rains'.

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"At ten o'clock the house began to die."

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What does the word 'titanic' mean in the context of the story?

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In the context of the story, 'titanic' means of great size.

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What is the irony in the opening of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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The irony is that there is no one in the house to hear the clock, despite it announcing the time.

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What is a central theme of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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A central theme is that humans should be careful with technology and its potential to cause harm.

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Describe the nursery in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'.

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The nursery is described as having walls lit up artificially with images of jungle animals that move and make noise.

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What literary device is used when the house is described as 'ablaze'?

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This is an example of imagery, which creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What does the story suggest about the relationship between technology and humanity?

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The story suggests that technology can continue to function without humans, highlighting a potential disconnect.

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How does the setting contribute to the theme of the story?

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The setting, a technologically advanced house in a post-apocalyptic world, emphasizes the consequences of human actions.

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What role does the voice-clock play in the story?

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The voice-clock symbolizes the routine and order of life that continues even after humans are gone.