Ludwig AP Lit

The silhouettes of the family burned into the house walls symbolize: A) The power the house has over humans B) The lasting mark humanity has, even after death C) The need to protect the house from the fire D) The dangers of technology How does the story convey the house’s “personality”? A) By showing the house talking B) By describing its routines and reactions to events as if it were alive C) By giving it a visible face D) By showing it controls the dog What role does the fire play in the story? A) It tests the house’s strength and shows the limits of technology. B) It destroys the natural world. C) It saves the house from the dog. D) It represents an average home accident 

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