There Will Come Soft Rains

When analyzing a poem, what are some questions to ask (click all that apply)?

• What is the significance of the title?

• What literary devices are used and why?

• What is the format of the poem?

• Who are the speaker and intended audience?

Tone is important in literature, both prose and poetry, because it conveys the feeling or attitude the speaker has towards the subject.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tremulous means:

• to shake or quiver.

• a maze-like structure or tunnel system.

• inspiring awe or a source of great beauty.

• to dance happily or joyfully.

Cavort means:

• to shake or quiver.

• a maze-like structure or tunnel system.

• inspiring awe or a source of great beauty.

• to dance happily or joyfully.

Sublime means:

• to shake or quiver.

• a maze-like structure or tunnel system.

• inspiring awe or a source of great beauty.

• to dance happily or joyfully.

Warrens means:

• to shake or quiver.

• a maze-like structure or tunnel system.

• inspiring awe or a source of great beauty.

• to dance happily or joyfully.

Being an active reader may involve (click all that apply):

• making predictions.

• asking questions about the text.

• annotating.

• looking up unfamiliar words.

What is the main purpose of analyzing poetry?

• To understand the thoughts and experiences

• To appreciate the rhyme scheme

• To enjoy the emotions

• To understand the structure

In the story, "There Will Come Soft Rains," what is true about the home:

• it tries its best to take care of the inhabitants, even though they are no longer there.

• it considers its human hosts gods.

• at the end of the story, it tries to protect itself but fails.

• it intimately knows the family it takes care of.

In a work of literature, theme is the message the author wants to impart on his or her audience. What message does the author, Ray Bradbury, want to convey? Provide at least two examples of textual evidence to back up your claim.