Does anyone know the exact meaning of “Diffusion”.
- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is an example of logos during Atticus’s case in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?
The rhetorical appeal referred to as logos, derived from the ancient Greek word logos, has come to refer to an appeal to logic, just as we derive the word logic from logos. In other words, a writer…
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- THE JUNGLE
What aspects of capitalism do you think the stockyard and the animals symbolize in The Jungle?
The stockyard and the animals in it symbolize the dehumanization that Sinclair saw as intrinsic to capitalism. When Jurgis comes to America, he marvels at what he sees in the meat producing…
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- SCIENCE
How can a mixture of NHCl and NaCl be separated?
Ammonium Chloride, NH4Cl, undergoes sublimation and decomposition at a temperature of about 338 degrees C. It decomposes into NH3 and HCl vapors. Sodium Chloride is stable when heated and has a…
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- SCIENCE
A graduated cylinder has 22 ml of water placed in it. An irregularly shaped rock is then placed…
Density is a property of matter that tells us how heavy something is for its size. It’s determined by dividing an object’s mass by its volume: d=m/V. The volume of the rock can be determined by the…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
Discuss how feminist theorists understand gender?
There are of course a wide range of perspectives within feminist theory. The most widely discussed concepts of the feminist understanding of gender are as follows: Gender in NOT a binary: This…
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- SCIENCE
I did a science lab about chromatography paper and the black ink did not have a variety of colors…
Black ink is a homogenous mixture because it is a solution and all of its components are in a single phase. A mixture is a combination of two or more substances in which each substance retains…
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- THE PIGMAN
I want to know how I can be specific and write a great book report about Paul Zindel’s The Pigman.
When writing a book report, consult the teacher’s requirements first. If the report is simply to summarize the reading, then focus on the main points of the story that move the plot forward. If, on…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
How does the Cratchit family in A Christmas Carol present themes and ideas? Themes like family,…
The Cratchits provide a counterpoint to Scrooge and illustrate the novel’s predominate theme: that family and generosity are more valuable than great riches. Scrooge has the one thing they don’t,…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Give an example of a movie or book character who thinks that their lover or friend isn’t as great…
Oliver Stone’s 1987 film Wall Street is one example where a character winds up learning that a friend is not as great as originally thought. In the film, Bud Fox idolizes Gordon Gekko to the level…
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- LYDDIE
In Lyddie, what are the hours and days of the week Lyddie works in Cutler’s Tavern?
Lyddie works almost constantly at Cutler’s Tavern. After Lyddie’s mother leaves, she sets Lyddie up to work at a local tavern to pay off family debts. Lyddie is horrified by this thought. She…
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- HISTORY
What did Tituba do to scare Abigail and Betty?
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- AS YOU LIKE IT
In the poem “Seven Ages” (an extract from As You Like It), why does the poet, Shakespeare, call…
It’s important to remember that when reading a play the ideas and thoughts of the characters aren’t necessarily the playwright’s own. In poetry, often the poet herself is narrating thoughts…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Why does Morocco not choose the lead casket in “The Merchant of Venice”?
The Prince of Morocco has two objections to the lead casket when it comes time for him to make his choice in Act 2. The lead casket’s inscription says that anyone who chooses it “must give and…
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- CLAUDE MCKAY
Please explain the literary device in, “If We Must Die” by Claude McKay.
There are several literary devices in the poem, “If We Must Die” by Claude McKay. The first and most powerful is the simile he uses in the very first line of the poem. McKay pleads to his…
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- SCIENCE
Explain simply what the Binomial System of Classification is
Binomial Nomenclature is the international system of giving each species of animal and plant its own, individual, two-part name. It originated with Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century. The name…
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- HISTORY
Was there an organization that was against the United States joining World War I?
While there were some groups and individuals that were opposed to the United States being involved in any war, there was no official group that was created solely to oppose the United States being…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Is Daisy as great as Gatsby thinks she is? What other characters in literature discover their…
So I believe what you’re asking for is a connection to another piece of literature, text or film, in which two characters share a relationship that is similar to Gatsby and Daisy’s, specifically…
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- THE BOOK THIEF
What is the rising action, climax, and theme of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak?
Your question combines two important literary elements: plot and theme. The plot would involve the exposition, the inciting incident, the rising action, the climax, and the resolution. The…
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- THE GODS ARE ATHIRST
In The Gods Are Athirst, does Father Longuemare lose his faith? Why or why not?
The short answer is that Father Longuemare does not lose his faith in the novel The Gods are Athirst. He goes through a great deal of hardship, but always falls back on his faith in God. This is…
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- HISTORY
Were early Republicans Tories or Whigs?
The Republican Party formed in Ripon, Wisconsin in 1854. The origin of the Republican Party in American history is an interesting story. In our early history, we had two political parties. One was…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
If the island in Lord of the Flies is considered a character, what traits does the island possess?
There are many ways one could view the island in Lord of the Flies if it were to be considered a character. Two of those are that the island would be another littlun or that the island would be a…
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- IF
Based on Rudyard Kipling’s poem “If,” how does his view on manhood relate or differ to society’s…
Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, India to English parents and lived from 1865-1936. His views on the difference between right and wrong differ tremendously in a society that is plagued by greed…
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- HISTORY
What are the different types of passive resistance?
Passive resistance can take many forms. The goal of passive resistance is to deliberately create obstacles to the implementation of unpopular policies and laws. One form of passive resistance is…
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- FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON
How can the relationship between Charlie and Miss Kinnian be described?
In Daniel Keyes’ story “Flowers for Algernon,” Charlie and Miss Kinnian start out as student and teacher. Charlie looks at Miss Kinnian as an older woman who is smart and who can teach him how to…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are some character traits of Aunt Alexandra in To Kill A Mockingbird ?
Aunt Alexandra is quite different from Atticus; she is an adherent of traditional upper class Southern values and mores. In Chapter 13 when Aunt Alexandra arrives at the Finch home, she enters as…
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- LITERATURE
How do you do an MLA in-text citation for an online source?
There are numerous resources available online that you can utilize in order to help you learn how to create in-text citations in both MLA and APA format. One such example is Purdue Online Writing…
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- SCIENCE
Why are concave mirrors used in solar furnaces?
Concave mirrors are used in solar furnaces, because concave mirrors are the only type of mirror that reflects light in toward a single focal point. A flat mirror does not have a focal point. It…
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- MACBETH
For a school project, we have to create a trailer to a modernized version of Macbeth, but I’m…
Macbeth is a wonderful play that easily adapts to almost any timeframe and setting. Murder is not as difficult to get away with as one might think. According to the Federal Bureau of…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
In The Merchant of Venice, why is fortune treated as blind?
Fortune in this period was often portrayed as a woman, the “Lady Fortuna” spinning a wheel. This iconography indicates the random and unpredictable nature of Fortune or luck and its lack of…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
How does the reader reaction to Brutus’s death in Julius Caesar?
Brutus killed himself when Antony and Octavius’s armies were moving in on him. Brutus died an honorable death, by Roman standards. Rather than allow himself to be captured, he killed himself….
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- SCIENCE
What’s the important role of chemistry on individual and society?
Chemistry has had significant impact on individuals and our society. There are several applications of chemistry in various aspects of our life, including, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, pollution…
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- THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
How significant is chapter 5 in The Red Badge of Courage?
I think it is a very important chapter. In fact, I feel it is a pivotal moment in the narration about Henry, his attitude, and ability to fight. In the chapters previous to chapter 5, the reader…
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- THE ODYSSEY
How do books 1-4 of The Odyssey prepare us for the introduction of the hero Odysseus in Book 5?
Like all good epics, Homer’s The Odyssey starts in media res, and so we come to the story in the middle of things. As such, we don’t get to directly meet our hero, the wayward and wandering…
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- THE SILVER SWORD
The silver sword plays a crucial role in the story. What do we learn about it?
The silver sword links the children (Ruth, Edek, and Bronia) to their father and symbolizes hope. The first mention of the silver sword is in chapter four. Their father, Joseph, returns to Warsaw…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
Why is Doodle so fascinated by the Scarlet Ibis in “The Scarlet Ibis”?
Doodle can relate to the bird’s death because he was very sickly as an infant and almost died. The narrator’s little brother, nicknamed Doodle, is very special. He was born small and weak, and…
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- SCIENCE
Three identical bricks are strung together with cords and hung from a scale that reads a total of…
This problem can be solved by drawing the forces acting on each block and writing down an equilibrium condition for each block. Please see the attached image. Note that, according to the Newton’s…
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- THE THORN BIRDS
There are a series of events that mark the conclusion of the book. First, Dane O’Neill, the son of Meggie O’Sullivan (née Cleary) and Ralph de Bricassart, dies in Greece. This event occurs shortly…
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- THE DA VINCI CODE
How does the message in the book The Da Vinci Code by Brown predominate over the aesthetic media?
In the Da Vinci Code, Brown is not interested in art for art’s sake: in other words, he is not primarily interested, for example, in The Last Supper as an artistic masterpiece. The aesthetics of a…
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- THE OTHER TWO
In “The Other Two” by Edith Wharton is Mr. Waythorn’s behavior out of character or is there…
If I understand your question, it refers to the end of the story. Mr. Waythorn has gradually become aware through his encounters with the two ex-husbands of his wife Alice that she is not entirely…
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- ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
According to Gillian, why is one thousand dollars an awkward amount in “One Thousand Dollars”?
Young Gillian finds one thousand dollars “a confoundedly awkward amount” because it is not enough for him to “do himself credit,” and it is too much to unburden himself of it facilely…
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- THE COLOR PURPLE
What are the major differences in The Color Purple when it comes to sexism?
Gender roles and sexist behavior are two key themes in Alice Walker’s The Color Purple. Mister, his father, and his son, Harpo, all believe that women should be submissive to men and not considered…
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- 1984
In 1984, when does Winston realize that O’Brien works for the thought police?
Even after he is arrested, Winston initially does not understand that O’Brien works for the Thought Police. He hangs on to the hope that somehow O’Brien will arrange for his release from prison….
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- MACBETH
Who is responsible for Macbeth’s downfall and his death?
Macbeth is wholly responsible for his destiny. He should take the blame for whatever happened to him. The fact that he was driven by ambition was a choice he made. When we meet him, we hear about…
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- HISTORY
What were some short term and long term impacts of the Industrial Revolution?
One of the short term impacts of the Industrial Revolution was that jobs that were formerly done by skilled craftsmen and women working at least somewhat autonomously were increasingly done by…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Who do George and Curley seek to control? How do they try to exert power/control over others? Is…
In Of Mice and Men, George and Curley show different extremes of control. George exerts control in order to make life better for he and Lennie. He understands that he represents the thinking for…
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- THE MONKEY’S PAW
What happened immediately after Mr. White wished for 200 pounds?
Three things happen immediately after Mr. White makes his wish for two hundred pounds. A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man. His wife and…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How is Lennie described using animal imagery? What do these quotes suggest about Lennie?
In chapter one of Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, the author describes Lennie with animal imagery. He does so to suggest that Lennie is not only simple-minded like an animal but also has the strength…
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- HISTORY
Discuss how the geostrategic location of Kenya is behind the British occupation of the country.
Geostrategic location refers to the reason why a place is important because of its geography. Kenya offered some important benefits for Great Britain. First, it should be stated that Britain…
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- SCIENCE
Does anyone know the exact meaning of “Diffusion”.
Diffusion is the movement of particles down their concentration gradient. In other words, diffusion occurs when particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower…
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- THE CHASER
Referring to the short story, The Chaser, what does “young people who need a love potion very…
The quote you’re referencing is a line in John Collier’s short story, The Chaser. The story is about a young man named Alan who meets with a mysterious old man in order to buy a love potion that…
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