There Will Come Soft Rains-Sara Teasdale Poem

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is mood in literature?

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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 figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the phrase 'soft rains' symbolize in literature?

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It often symbolizes renewal, peace, and the healing power of nature.

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

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Nature is portrayed as a force that endures and thrives despite human destruction.

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What happens to humanity at the end of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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Humanity is implied to have been wiped out, leaving nature to continue on its own.

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

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The theme explores the resilience of nature and the futility of human conflict.