“A Sound of Thunder” By Ray Bradbury.

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“A Sound of Thunder” By Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury (August 2, 1920 – June 5, 2012) Wrote hundreds of short stories and nearly 50 books One of the most famous is Fahrenheit 451 “You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.”

A Sound of Thunder As you listen, write down the following: 2 brushstrokes 2 sensory details 2 figurative language examples (metaphor, simile, hyperbole, etc.) When it’s over, answer the following questions: What is the significance of the title? What is the theme of the story?