A Sound of Thunder Review

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What does Eckels' reaction of swallowing warm phlegm and smiling indicate about his feelings towards the hunt?

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Eckels is excited about the hunt.

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What is ironic about Eckels killing a butterfly at the end of the story?

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The butterfly is tiny, yet its death changed the future of the United States in a significant way.

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What major event has just occurred at the beginning of 'A Sound of Thunder'?

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Keith has been elected president.

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What literary device is demonstrated by the phrase, 'We don't want to change the Future. We don't belong here in the Past.'?

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This is an example of foreshadowing.

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Why does Lesperance say, 'We can’t take the body back with us'?

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Taking the body will disrupt the biological processes in the jungle.

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What is the main theme of 'A Sound of Thunder'?

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The theme explores the consequences of actions and the interconnectedness of events.

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How does time travel affect the characters in the story?

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Time travel allows characters to experience the past but also poses risks of altering the future.

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What role does the butterfly play in the story's message?

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The butterfly symbolizes how small actions can have large, unforeseen consequences.

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What does the term 'foreshadowing' mean in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the significance of the setting in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

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The setting in the prehistoric past highlights the dangers and unpredictability of time travel.