There Will Come Soft Rains-Sara Teasdale Poem

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of closely placed words, creating rhythm and emphasis.

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What is Sensory Language/Imagery?

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Sensory language or imagery involves using descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid mental pictures.

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What does the phrase 'low fence-wire' illustrate in the poem?

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It illustrates the first man-made element in the poem, indicating human presence and influence.

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What tone is conveyed by the line 'Not one would mind, neither bird nor tree, If mankind perished utterly'?

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The tone is indifferent and melancholic, suggesting that nature would not be affected by humanity's absence.

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What mood is created in the first 6 lines of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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The mood is peaceful, reflecting a calm and serene environment.

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

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The title suggests a sense of inevitability and the continuation of nature despite human absence.

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What is Mood in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.