There Will Come Soft Rains

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1. The protagonist in the story is

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The correct answer is "the house". In a story, the protagonist is typically the main character or the central figure that the narrative revolves around. In this case, it is implied that the story focuses on the house, suggesting that it plays a significant role and drives the plot forward. The other options, such as "the bomb", "the dog", and "the family", do not align with the concept of a protagonist in a story.

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There Will Come Soft Rains - Quiz

This quiz evaluates understanding of Ray Bradbury's 'There Will Come Soft Rains'. It covers literary devices, authorship, and thematic elements, focusing on how nature interacts with technology, depicted through personification and simile. Essential for learners analyzing mid-20th century American literature.

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2. "The house shudered, its bare skeleton cringing from the heat: is an example of

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The phrase "The house shuddered, its bare skeleton cringing from the heat" personifies the house by giving it human-like qualities of shuddering and cringing. This figure of speech helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and adds emotion to the description of the house.

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3. The poem predicts that

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The poem suggests that despite the destruction of the house and the disappearance of mankind, nature will continue to thrive and endure. This implies that nature is resilient and will persist even in the face of human activities or catastrophes. The poem may be highlighting the transient nature of human existence and the enduring power of the natural world.

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4. Ray Bradbury wrote all the of the following EXCEPT

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Ray Bradbury did not write "Of Mice and Men." This novel was actually written by John Steinbeck. However, Bradbury did write the other three options mentioned: "The Martian Chronicles," "Fahrenheit 451," and "Dandelion Wine."

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5. Match the idea on the left with the figurative language terms on the right:
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6. "The house was an alter...where the ritual of religion continued senselessly" is an example of

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The given sentence compares the house to an altar where the ritual of religion continues senselessly. This comparison is made using the word "like" or "as," indicating that it is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as" to highlight a similarity between them. In this case, the similarity being emphasized is the senseless continuation of religious rituals.

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7. Match the vocabulary word with the correct synonym or definition:
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The protagonist in the story is
"The house shudered, its bare skeleton cringing from the heat: is...
The poem predicts that
Ray Bradbury wrote all the of the following EXCEPT
Match the idea on the left with the figurative language terms on the...
"The house was an alter...where the ritual of religion continued...
Match the vocabulary word with the correct synonym or definition:
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