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LAW AND POLITICS

Explain ways in which public opinion is determined.

There are several ways in which public opinion is determined. One way is through the use of surveys. Elected officials often send surveys to the people they represent to get an idea of how they…

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SCIENCE

Please help with these research questions in regard to the study below: Describe the…

(1) The null hypothesis is that there is no difference between the treatments; the alternative hypothesis is that there is some difference. Since p=.0008 is less than the level of significance…

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BIG RED

What is the plot in Big Red?

Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard tells the story of a young man named Danny, who lives in the wilderness of the Wintapi forest with his father, Ross. They live a subsistence life trapping, fishing, and…

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HISTORY

How has the threat of terrorism affected political rhetoric in the last 20 years?

The threat of terrorism has affected the political dialogue in our country significantly over the last twenty years, and this is especially true since the terrorist attacks against us on September…

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THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER

Does “The Fall of the House of Usher” plot demonstrate idealism of self? If so, where?

Idealism of self basically means that you only see the good in yourself – there is no bad – and that is not present in The Fall of the House of Usher. At the beginning of the work, there is not…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What is the summary of Lord of the Flies?

Lord of the Flies tells the story of what happens to a group of young boys taken out of the norms of society and away from any adult, left alone to survive on a deserted island. Eventually, fear…

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OEDIPUS REX

How does Oedipus receive information from Teiresias?

In Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannos (Latin: Oedipus Rex), which first came to the stage in Athens between 429 and 425 BCE, the title character is in search of the killer of Thebes’ previous king, Laius….

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SCIENCE

The dependent variable for how long it takes the salt to dissolve is what?

In any experimentation, we are concerned with independent and dependent variables. The independent variable is the parameter that we change and dependent variable is the one that gets affected by…

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SCIENCE

What is the relationship between proteins and a cell membrane?

In the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane, mosaic refers to the cell membrane which is a collection of different proteins that are embedded within a phospholipid bilayer. The phospholipid…

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HISTORY

Why did the church oppose lay investiture?

Lay investiture describes the granting of religious offices by non-religious officials. This was fairly widespread in medieval Europe as kings or other powerful men would “invest” other laypeople…

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REFERENCE

Which is better to play, a trumpet or a bass clarinet?

There are advantages and disadvantages to all instruments. With reference to trumpets and bass clarinets, there are many differences. Some consider reed instruments, such as a bass clarinet, more…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

Are there any biblical allusions or allegories in Lord of The Flies? If so, what are they?

There are actually quite a few biblical allusions and allegories in Lord of the Flies. Some are more obvious and more developed than others but it is not difficult to spot them. One of the most…

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STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING

What are the physical, inner and imaginative journeys in “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening?”

The physical journey is the overt meanings of the poem: a man is riding a buggy (because the horse has harness bells) and stops by the woods to watch the snow fall. He has places to go (“miles to…

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HISTORY

How many times was Ancient Mesopotamia conquered?

In the ancient world, Mesopotamia was a treasured tract of land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in present day Iraq. It was highly valued because of its potential for agricultural…

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SCIENCE

Differentiate speed from velocity and also provide its mathematics formula.

Speed of an object is the ratio of the distance traveled to time taken and is mathematically given as: Speed = Distance/time Velocity of an object, on the other hand, is the ratio of displacement…

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MENDING WALL

Why does the narrator believe that his neighbor “moves in darkness?”

In “Mending Wall,” the narrator points out that annually, he and his neighbor rebuild a wall between them that doesn’t need to be there. Neither of them keeps animals that might break through; he…

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AFTER TWENTY YEARS

In “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry, how much has Jimmy changed over the years? Support the…

According to Bob, his friend Jimmy Wells was twenty years old when he last saw him twenty years ago. Now Jimmy would be forty. The years between twenty and forty are the most crucial years in a…

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THE SCARLET IBIS

Give an example of foreshadowing that clues the reader of what the ending of the story will be.

There are many examples of foreshadowing in “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst. One example is the changing of what Doodle was called. His given name was William Armstrong; however, Brother (the…

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OTHELLO

The handkerchief is important; why is Othello correct in demanding to see it?

The handkerchief is a gift that Othello has given to Desdemona. It has great sentimental value because it is a family heirloom. Othello considers the handkerchief to be a symbol of love freely…

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HISTORY

According to the Declaration of Independence, ultimately why is it okay to separate from England?

In the Declaration of Independence, the thirteen colonies argued that people have certain inalienable rights including “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” and that governments are formed…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are two examples of miscommunication by Mercutio and the nurse in Romeo and Juliet?

In Act 2, Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet, Juliet’s nurse comes looking for Romeo and finds him with Benvolio and Mercutio. Mercutio has a saucy attitude during this meeting and treats the Nurse with…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

In The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare, what does John Holbrook reveal about…

John Holbrook explains to Kit the reasons for his decision to move to Wethersfield. He plans to study under Reverend Bulkeley. He tells Kit about his previous education up to that time. He had…

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SCIENCE

I did this science experiment in class where we tested substances for sugars and starch. We had…

Your two test tubes that are labeled “6” are your controls. They are treated the same way as those labeled 1-5 as far as water and reagents (Benedict’s or Lugol’s); the only difference is the food…

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RAYMOND’S RUN

What is wrong with Raymond in Toni Cade Bambara’s short story, “Raymond’s Run”?

In “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara, Raymond is mentally handicapped. Though he is actually older than Squeaky, it is her job to take care of him because he cannot take care of himself. He is…

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SCIENCE

Does nuclear fission create plasma? Why or why not? Please include details, such as the fact that…

Plasma, by definition, is the state of matter such that some or all electrons are removed from the atoms. It is sometimes referred to as the fourth state of matter (after solid, liquid, and gas)….

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HISTORY

How do our modern attitudes toward what we know and how we know it reflect these two approaches?… 1 image

Different people may see different connections between Plato and Aristotle’s ideas on the one hand, and modern ideas on the other. The connection I see is between people who believe things on…

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SCIENCE

What is the scientific explanation for why my wellies stick solidly in waterlogged mud?

Rubber boots stick in mud for the same reason a suction cup sticks to a smooth surface – the atmosphere holds them down. A suction cup seals to a surface, keeping air from going in and out. There…

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SCIENCE

What are the effects of computer assisted instruction in teaching and learning of biology in…

Technology is being applied to education more than ever. This can be done either through complete online learning, hybrid (also known as blended) instruction, or as a flipped classroom. Regardless…

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THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER

Using only words, no full sentences, describe the main conflict in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is full of little conflicts. My personal favorite is the conflict in the beginning of the story when Tom is attempting to find a way out of painting the…

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THE BRONZE BOW

In Elizabeth George Speare’s The Bronze Bow, in what way does Thacia feel torn in two directions?…

By chapters 5 and 6 of Elizabeth George Speare’s The Bronze Bow, we learn that Malthace, called Thacia for short, feels torn between following the Jewish Law and desiring to conquer the Romans. In…

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THE COLD EQUATIONS

In “The Cold Equations,” why does author Tom Godwin choose third-person limited point of view…

Third-person limited point of view creates emotional distance between the characters, particularly the protagonist, and the reader. Emotional distance is inevitably created because, instead of…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

How did the setting and mood help develop the theme of the story “Thank You Ma’am?”

The setting of “Thank you, M’am” is late at night on a fairly deserted city street where a boy tries to take a woman’s purse. When she catches him, the setting shifts to her home, which is in a…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What actor plays Guy Montag in the film version of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury?

In the 1966 movie of Fahrenheit 451, an actor named Oskar Werner played the part of Guy Montag. Mr. Werner was originally from Vienna, Austria, where he was born in 1922, and had quite an…

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MACBETH

What is the relationship between Macbeth and King Duncan?

In Act 1, Scene 7, Macbeth states that he is King Duncan’s “kinsman and his subject,” which means that killing him would be an unnatural and sinful deed. The fact that he is Duncan’s “kinsman”…

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HISTORY

Who gives government its powers in a democracy?

In a democracy, the government gets its powers from the people. In a representative democracy, the people have representatives that develop the plan of government. The people decide what kind of…

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HEALTH

How do I write a short op-ed on the proposed policy of student loan forgiveness for doctors whose…

In order to write this op-ed piece, you are going to need to do two main things. First, you are going to need to argue that there is a significant need for doctors specializing in the treatment of…

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SCIENCE

In an IA on how storage temperature affects the acid content of oranges, this is my theory, is it…

Your understanding how how Le Châtelier’s Principle applies is correct. Citric acid and ascorbic acid, both present in orange juice, are weak acids. Their degrees of ionization are represented by…

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THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

Why does the speaker place so much emphasis on taking the road less traveled?

Frost’s classic “The Road Not Taken” is a truly inspirational and timeless work. The poet’s goal is to inspire and challenge, and in this work he does so wonderfully. What, on the surface, appears…

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VOLPONE

How would you compare Volpone and Mosca from Ben Jonson’s Volpone?

Volpone and Mosca are the two principal characters in Ben Jonson’s comedy Volpone. Both characters are devious, witty, and sly, but Volpone is the mastermind of the pair’s crafty plots, while Mosca…

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THE VELDT

In The Veldt, Bradbury show us a possible future world where technology has been allowed to take…

This question is asking you for what you think your own, personal response would be to the technology available in Bradbury’s story. If I were you, I would start by making a list of all the things…

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SCIENCE

Suggest a sentence that includes the word dissolve.

Dissolve, in science, means to mix something in a solvent to generate a solution. Here are some examples of sentences with the word dissolve in them: How much salt can we dissolve in water at the…

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HISTORY

Why did the battle of Fort Sumter happen?

The battle at Fort Sumter led to the start of the Civil War. After Lincoln won the election of 1860, seven southern states seceded from the Union. However, the fighting in the Civil War had not yet…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What is the narrator’s opinion of revenge, stated in the last two sentences of paragraph 1?

Montresor, assuming himself wronged and (worse!) insulted by Fortunato, decides to avenge his good name. About revenge, he says: “I must not only punish but punish with impunity. A wrong is…

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THE RAVEN

List three verbs that show what the poem’s narrator is doing in the first stanza.

“The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe Stanza 1 (Verbs describing the narrator’s actions are in bold.) Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary. Over many a quaint and curious…

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LITERATURE

If you were Paris, whose bribe would you choose? Athena? Aphrodite? Or Hera?

This question deals with the myth of the Judgement of Paris. Zeus, the king of the gods, had a banquet. But he neglected to invite Eris, the goddess of discord. In retaliation, Eris creates a…

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MATH

How do I make 10 triangles using 5 popsicle sticks

If you make a star with overlapping pieces this will create 10 triangles. There will be 5 on the outside and then 5 others on the inside. I’ve attached a document with the 5 on the inside shaded….

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NIGHT

In Night, what are the passengers forced to give up when the German army takes control of the train?

In Night by Elie Wiesel, the Jews of Sighet are forced to leave their homes. The Hungarian police loaded them into cattle cars on a train, with eighty people in each car. The cars were sealed up,…

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OVERVIEW OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

In psychological assessment, which is one of the final tests administered to a candidate for…

Let’s start by talking about psychological examination itself. While there are plenty of tools that can be legally used to assess the likelihood of an individual to be a good fit for a job, there…

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MACBETH

In the poem “Queen Herod” by Carol Ann Duffy, Queen Herod shares many similarities with Shakespeare’s Lady Macbeth. Both wives order their husbands to commit heinous deeds; Lady Macbeth pressures…