There Will Come Soft Rains Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'silhouette' as used in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

• A dark shape or outline

• A bright light

• A loud noise

• A soft texture

In the context of 'There Will Come Soft Rains', what does the word 'paranoia' mean?

• A state of extreme happiness

• A feeling of distrust or fear

• A type of technology

• A form of art

Which word best describes the tone of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Humorous

• Romantic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the significance of the word 'automated' in the story 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

• It refers to manual labor

• It indicates a lack of human presence

• It describes a natural process

• It suggests a historical event

What does the word 'obliterate' mean in the context of 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

• To create

• To destroy completely

• To repair

• To celebrate

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'There Will Come Soft Rains', what does the word 'incinerator' refer to?

• A device for cooling

• A machine for burning waste

• A tool for building

• A system for communication

What does the word 'regimented' imply in the story 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

• Disorganized

• Strictly controlled

• Casual

• Flexible

In 'There Will Come Soft Rains', what does the word 'capillaries' refer to?

• Large arteries

• Small blood vessels

• Nerve endings

• Muscle fibers

What is the meaning of 'tremulous' as used in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

• Steady

• Shaky or quivering

• Loud

• Bright

In 'There Will Come Soft Rains', what does the word 'solvent' mean?

• A substance that dissolves another

• A type of metal

• A musical instrument

• A form of transportation