Literary Terms

Who is the main character in this story? Explain.
What is the main conflict in story? Classify it according to our examples of external conflict. Be sure to give details and examples.

Read the Story

Go to the following website and read the short story title "There Will Come Soft Rains"

http://www.plazaboricua.com/anil/archivo/fabulas2/cuentos/august2026.html

When you are done answer the following 3 questions:

-What major event caused the house to be empty?
-Look for instances of personification in the story.
-What kind of feelings were elicited while you read the story?