• SCIENCE

How does an electric guitar work?From where does an electric guitar draw power? In most guitars,…

An electric guitar is not one which produces too much sound on its own like a conventional acoustic guitar would. Instead the strings of an electric guitar produce an electric current due to the…

• DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT

Did Dylan Thomas often write poems about death?

I think that death is a topic upon which Thomas writes, but it is part of a larger struggle. This is a struggle to be human, to live and to die. Thomas is writing at the time of the Great…

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• SCIENCE

In Chemistry, what are elements?

An element with reference to the use of the word in Chemistry is a substance that has only one type of atom and cannot be split further into smaller stable components. An element has atoms which…

• THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER

In “The Fall of the House of Usher”, what is meant by the “fall” of the house of Usher, both…

You have picked up on a very important aspect of the title. Of course, the “fall” in question works on many levels that are key to the story and the brooding atmosphere of evil that Poe creates…

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• THE BLACK CAT

To what extent can the story “The Black Cat” be seen as a study in human psychology? Explain

The Black Cat may very well be seen as a study in human psychology because the main character is clearly a psychopath. At first you can see how the man is kind, always given to service to others, a…

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• TEACHERS

Why are teachers so untrustworthy these days? I go to school in BC. I’m sure everyone’s heard…

I can see where it would freak you out if this is someone that you know and have been around. On the other hand, I do not really think that that really means that teachers in general are not to be…

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• HISTORY

What do you think Augustus saw as the purpose of the inscription? Do you think he achieved that…

Most likely you are referring to the RES GESTAE. In English, it means “Things having been done.” Basically it is a record of his achievements, which he set up. We have a copy of it in Turkey -…

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• HISTORY

How does Augustus show himself to be a merciful leader? Augustus Achievements following link is…

This is a good question, especially in light of your past questions. It is important to realize that not all people are purely good or bad. All people have both good and bad qualities. If we…

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• HISTORY

Which of his achievements seems most important to Augustus? Which might we consider most…

I think the most important achievement that Augustus accomplished was to create peace. He mentions this fact in sections 12 and 13. This is an important point to make for two reasons. First, Rome…

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• POETRY

In the poem “No Men are Foreign” by James Kirkup, how does the poet suggest that all people on…

Kirkup accomplishes the idea of emphasizing the common links between all human beings in highlighting the humanity that all of us share. This vision is one that stresses a certain “oneness” in the…

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• JOHN KEATS

What are some poetic devices used in “On the Grasshopper and the Cricket” by John Keats?

Poetic devices are the same as literary devices plus the addition of some structural features that are specific to poetry. Some structural features follow: “On the Grasshopper and the Cricket” is a…

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• REFERENCE

how can students and professionals deal with these ethical issuesabout plagiarism

I have also found that many students do not know what plagiarism is exactly. That is why I always take the time to explain to them what it is. It is certainly unethical to say that someone else’s…

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• TRIFLES

In Glaspell’s play, Trifles, what do you infer from the wildly stitched block in Minnie’s quilt?

I edited this question as we can only answer one question at the time. The inference we can make from the wildly stitched block in Minnie’s quit is that it is directly proportional to Minnie’s…

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• TRIFLES

In Susan Glaspell’s one-act play, Trifles, what does Glaspell show us about the position of women…

The primary revelation that we gain from the play is how women and their voices are marginalized. The women in the play are not seen as capable or worthy of being able to construct any type of…

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• TRIFLES

In Susan Glaspell’s one-act play, Trifles, how do we access knowledge about the Wright’s married…

I edited your question to make it into one question, instead of two. We know about the Wright’s married life from the words of Mrs. Hale. We know that they had been married 30 years, and that…

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• TRIFLES

In Susan Glaspell’s one-act play, Trifles, what attitudes toward women do the men express?

This is a great question for a number of reasons! Certainly this is a play when the women win against the men hands down! What is fascinating about this play is the way that the author uses…

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• TRIFLES

In Susan Glaspell’s one-act play, Trifles, how does the setting of this play help us understand…

The setting is tri-partite as it involves time of the year, place in the home, and time in history. Although Trifles was published in 1916, the setting is placed at the second half of the 1800’s…

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• POLITICAL SCIENCE

Why has the public sector grown so rapidly in recent years?Why has the public sector grown so…

In my opinion, the public sector has grown so much because people want more and more things from the government. In addition, the interests that are helped by each particular government program…

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• MATH

Given x,16,y as the terms of an A.P. and x,y,8 as the terms of a G.P. What are x and y?

If x,16,y are terms of an AP, then the middle terms is the arithmetical average of the neighbor terms: 16 = (x+y)/2 We’ll cross multiply and we’ll get: x + y = 32 y = 32 – x (1) If x,y and 8 are…

• 1984

Orwell sees the society for 1984 is going to come to pass. Do you think he believe that the…

I think that Orwell felt that the society depicted in his work could be a reality if individuals failed to recognize that the role of government in limiting human freedom is a real threat to…

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• SCIENCE

What is the resistance when three resistors are connected in parallel, if the same connected in…

We know that when two resistors a and b are connected in series the equivalent resistance of the system is a + b. Now we are given that three resistors connected in series give an equivalent…

• POLITICAL SCIENCE

How would you go about becoming a municipal or provincial politician?How would you go about…

In the United States, at least, all you really need to know in order to become a municipal or state politician is how to get elected. There are certainly no knowledge requirements. Typically, what…

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• THE SNIPER

How would you write a dramatic monologue of the sniper who suddenly realizes that he shot his…

Very interesting question. I might even give this as an exercise to my students! To my mind you need to start off by looking at the story again to see first off why the author ended it so suddenly…

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• SCIENCE

What is the difference in the energy consumed by three resistors of 10 ohm, 25 ohm, 20 ohm if…

We know that when two resistors a and b are connected in series the equivalent resistance of the system is a + b. Now we are given the three resistors as 10 ohm, 25 ohm and 20 ohm. When they are…

• THE SNIPER

In “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty, how would I write a journal from the point of view of…

First, I think that you would need to decide what sort of a person your witness is. Is this an outsider who would be coming in and would be shocked by the violence? Or is it someone who lives in…

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• POLITICAL SCIENCE

What is the ward system in municipal politics?

The ward system in municipal politics is one in which members of a city council represent defined geographical areas (often called wards) in the city. In other words, a council member will be…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

For To Kill A Mockingbird, if my essay’s topic is “Discuss the symbolism in the novel,” how can I…

Many titles could be appropriate for such an essay. Before you begin writing, you should pick specific examples of symbolism in the novel and talk about those. The largest example of symbolism in…

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• REFERENCE

What part of a textbook should you use to search for information?5th grade student is looking for…

If these are the two choices, then of course this student should go to the index and not to the glossary. The glossary is not really going to help him find out very much at all. The glossary only…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Would a certified law clerk be considered experienced legal representation for a defendant in a…

Well, I’m confused by the question/situation you state, in that the defendant was represented by someone who was not, I assume, an attorney. To represent a person in criminal court one needs to…

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• 1984

What is conveyed about Winston’s thoughts in these paragraphs?…

Winston does not believe in what the Party is telling him. He is going against the Party once again, even after going through all the torture in the Ministry of Love. His mind is still at work,…

• 1984

How do Winston and Julia feel about each other, and why do they feel this way?

In my opinion, the two of them are not really in love with one another. Winston may be more in love than Julia, but they are really both just using the other to fulfill a particular need. Julia is…

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• ESSAY LAB

Any ideas for a paragraph on “Where is the best place to relocate?”

If you are going to write this paragraph, I would say that you need to make clear why you are picking the place that you are picking. If I were writing this, I would start out by setting down my…

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• TED HUGHES

In the poem “full moon and little frieda”, explain one personification and one simile in full…

The poem seems to have no personifications but it had got quite a couple of metaphors and similes. A good example of a simile would be in line 11 where it says ” The moon has stepped back like an…

• LITERATURE

If there is a difference between “really appalling, dreadful behavior” and evil, how would you…

What an intriguing question! I might equate the difference between “really appalling, dreadful behavior” and evil with difference between something really sad and something tragic. It’s a matter…

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• RENAISSANCE LITERATURE

What are the main features of the Renaissance ?

The French word renaissance means “rebirth.” The Renaissance was a period in which artists and writers rejected the restrictions of the Middle Ages in order to develop new ideals, enthusiasm, and…

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• LITERATURE

What is “willing suspension of disbelief”?

The “willing suspension of disbelief” is defined as the following: The temporary acceptance as believable of events or characters that would ordinarily be seen as incredible. This is usually to…

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• LITERATURE

Have you ever read an overrated book? Do share!I must admit that I have read a couple. I enjoyed…

Interesting that you start off with The DaVinci Code, which I rank as one of the most overrated novels of all time and immediately thought of when I saw the topic! In fact, this novel made me renew…

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• ROMANTICISM

What is the influence of the French Revolution on Romantic poets ?

Romanticism originated in the second half of the 18th century at the same time as the French Revolution. Romanticism continued to grow in reaction to the effects of the social transformation caused…

• POETRY

What are some examples of poetic theory?

There are multiple theories to which one could apply a critical analysis of a poem. The theories that can be applied to poetry are the same which are applied to literature in general. The following…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

How do Romeo and Juliet not fit in to a patriarchal society?yuky pic

A patriarchal society is one in which the male head of a family has a great deal of power. In such a society, the father of the family can pretty much do as he wants and he can order the other…

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• ROMANTICISM

What is the definition of poetry according to the Romantic point of view ?

Being consistent with Romanticism, I don’t think that there is a specific and dogmatic definition of poetry. Wordsworth and the other Romantic thinkers offer a basic template of what poetry should…

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• A BEAUTIFUL MIND

What production techniques in the film “A Beautiful Mind” communicate the themes of…

In my mind, I would pay attention to some of the cinematography offered in the film. The opening scene where Nash is at the luncheon and holds the glass in different positions and at different…

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• THE YELLOW WALLPAPER

In “The Yellow Wallpaper” what are evidences that show the narrator’s husband drove her further…

The narrator’s husband was a doctor, and constantly chided her for doing things that he felt would over-exert her nervous temperment. He also treated her like a child, and took away anything that…

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• ESSAY LAB

Help with a composition including the line “that was the last straw.” I need help with the story…

It sounds like you already have a good plan of attack for your composition. Hopefully it is one that is based on a real life experience (though not too painful, I hope). Arrange your thoughts and…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What do you think happened to the Ewells (Mayella and her siblings) after the novel?What do you…

To me, this depends a great deal on what kind of person you are. Are you optimistic or pessimistic? If you are an optimist, you might think that things will improve for the Ewells. With Bob Ewell…

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• LITERATURE

What is the symbolism in The Piece of String?

The horns of the cattle, the tall hats, with long nap, of the rich peasant and the headgear of the peasant women rose above the surface of the assembly.” ‘The surface’ gives you an idea that…

• 1984

Regarding 1984, would you say that the novel’s ending represents for Orwell an optimistic or…

I have a hard time seeing this as anything but very pessimistic. I think that Orwell sees the whole society giving in to totalitarian government and ceasing to resist that type of government. In…

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• 1984

In 1984, what is implied in the next-to-the-last-paragraph?

In my opinion, the next to the last paragraph of the book implies that Winston has completely given in to the Party. He has totally bought into what it has to say — he now loves Big Brother and…

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• TEACHERS

To teach a content area story that is not that suitable for ESL students in a mixed class, what…

In all honesty, I think that much of this question is dependent on where one is in their teaching career. I think that there is a pragmatic consideration that has to be taken into account…

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• ESSAY LAB

I have to write an expository essay for my English 12 class. The topic is myself. Any sugestions…

An expository essay is an essay that makes a point by explaining why something is as it is. If you’re writing an expository essay about yourself, the first step is to decide the most important…