There Will Come Soft Rains

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What happened to the family who lived in the house in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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They died in a nuclear explosion.

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What is a silhouette?

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The dark shape and outline of someone or something.

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How did the dog die in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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Starvation and lack of human care.

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Which function does the house NOT perform?

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Flying.

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How does the house seem to come alive?

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The house tries to save its own life.

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

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The impact of technology on humanity and the consequences of nuclear war.

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What literary device is primarily used in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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Personification, as the house is described as having human-like qualities.

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What does the automated house symbolize in the story?

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The reliance on technology and the emptiness of a life without human connection.

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What event led to the desolation depicted in 'There Will Come Soft Rains'?

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A nuclear explosion.

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What role do the robot mice play in the story?

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They represent the automation and technology that continues to function despite the absence of humans.