Short Stories Test #2 Review

Consider the following line from the poem "There Will Come Soft Rains": "There will come soft rains and the smell of the ground/And swallows circling with their shimmering sound".

What literary device is this and what sound is created by utilizing that device?

• Alliteration/a gentle whisper

• Personification/a cry

• Alliteration/a growl

• Personification/a harsh siren

August 4, 2026 is the ______ of the story "There Will Come Soft Rains"

• Theme

• Setting

• Protagonist

• Climax

What role does the house play in the story "There Will Come Soft Rains"?

• the house makes the story more interesting

• the house helps set the mood of the story

• the author uses personification to make the house a character

• the house makes the story feel more descriptive

What is the theme of the story "There Will Come Soft Rains"?

• Assume that bad things will happen

• Things are not always what they seem

• Nature will always find a way

• Technology can be beneficial, but can also destroy

What can the reader INFER happened to the people in the story "There Will Come Soft Rains"?

• They got lost taking a walk with their dog

• Machines took over the world and got rid of all humans

• They were killed as a result of nuclear warfare

• They moved

In the story, the reader learns that the poem "There Will Come Soft Rains" is Mrs. McClellan's favorite. What does this suggest about Mrs. McClellan?

• She was obsessed with the latest technology

• She loved rainy days

• She valued human achievements more than nature

• She thought about the potential for the destruction of humankind

Which is NOT a type conflict in "All Summer in a Day"?

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

What does the sun symbolize in "All Summer in a Day"?

• light

• death

• sunshine

• happiness

What is the theme of "All Summer in a Day"?

• Growth from childhood to adulthood

• Using science and technology in our lives can have negative effects

• Getting an education is the most important thing

• Be kind to everyone

In "All Summer in a Day", Margot doesn't get to see the sun even though she wants to the most. This is an example of _______.

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Irony

• Metaphor