How are 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments related in terms of their purpose and goals?

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SCIENCE

Rank the force of gravity between these pairs of objects: a 1-kg mass and a 2-kg mass that are 1…

The gravitational force of attraction between two objects in directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them, according to…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

In “The Gift of the Magi” what unexpected events surround the watch chain and the combs and what…

Della knows that Jim treasures his beloved watch, which once belonged to his grandfather and then his father. Jim also loves Della’s beautiful long hair. Della only has $1.87, which she has been…

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BUSINESS

What are the strategically relevant factors of the macro-environment that affect the…

Actually, economic indicators are mixed at this point. Tiffany is a strong and recognizable brand in the luxury good industry and thus is poised to perform well; however, there are a few worrying…

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HISTORY

Having trouble memorizing dates. Like I have to know when someone explored for like 15 people….

A great question! Here are some strategies you might find very useful. First, use the ever popular flash card method. Assign different colored cards for each of the 15 explorers. Then, proceed…

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MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE

When was Misty of Chincoteague published?

Maguerite Henry wrote Misty of Chincoteague after she received a letter in 1945 that told her about the ponies that had washed onto an island after the shipwreck of a Spanish galleon. She was so…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

How does Rainsford feel about the animals he hunts?

Rainsford has mixed feelings regarding the animals he hunts, depending on where you are at in The Most Dangerous Game. For instance, in the beginning of the story, while Rainsford is on board the…

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EREC AND ENIDE

What is the book Erec and Enide about? Can it explain the difference between love and lust?

Erec and Enide is a 12th Century Arthurian romance by Chretien de Troyes, originally written in Old French. It consists of more than 6000 lines of text. The story centers on Erec (a knight of the…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

What do you learn about Roger’s home life in “Thank You, Ma’am”?

We know that Roger has no one at home at eleven o’clock at night and his family likely does not have much money. The incident with Roger and Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones happens pretty late…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What has happened in Andover that might affect the trials at Salem? (Act 4)

In Andover, as in Salem, many have been accused of witchcraft. Evidently, according to Parris and Hale, the hysteria has grown there as it has in Salem. The authorities in Andover must be as…

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MIGUEL STREET

In the book, both Man-man and Bogart are similar in that they are both loners. Bogart, for his part, never confides in his neighbors. None of his acquaintances can imagine him entertaining familial…

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SCIENCE

A roller coaster accelerates from a speed of 4 m/s to 22 m/s in 3 seconds. What is the average…

The average acceleration is, by definition, the change of velocity divided by the time interval in which the change occurred: a⃗ =v⃗ f−v⃗ itf−tia→=v→f-v→itf-ti , where v⃗ iv→i is the initial…

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HISTORY

Explain how African-Americans helped win the Civil War.

One way that many African-Americans helped to win the Civil War for the Union was to deprive the Confederacy of their labor by running away, which they did in enormous numbers when Union forces…

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SCIENCE

Nearly all physics problems will use the unit m/s to the power of 2 for acceleration. Explain why…

Acceleration and speed are not measured in the same units, because they are not the same physical quantities. Speed is, roughly, the rate at which distance changes: v=dtv=dt . As such, it has to…

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HISTORY

What role did yellow journalism play in the Spanish-American War?

Yellow journalism played a role in the Spanish-American War by helping to arouse public opinion in the United States, making many Americans angry at Spain. Yellow journalism was sensationalistic…

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SCIENCE

Can two metallic atoms of the same type form a bond? For example: K and K, two potassium atoms

The goal of chemical bonding is to fulfill the octet rule. The octet rule states that main group atoms are most content with eight valence electrons (the electrons that are found in their outermost…

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HISTORY

What was the second major issue faced by the delegates at the convention? How was the issue of…

There were two main issues that caused splits between the delegates at the Constitutional Convention. One was slavery and the other was representation in Congress. Since the second part of your…

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SCIENCE

What are some physiological adaptations that polar bears display?

Polar bears have adapted to life in a harsh tundra climate, with the aid of physiological and behavioral adaptations. Bears have very thick fat and fur that keeps them warm in such cold weather and…

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SCIENCE

A sprinter runs from the 100m finish line to the 50m line in 6 seconds. Will the speed and…

The speed of an object is the ratio of distance traveled to the time taken. Velocity, on the other hand, is the ratio of displacement to the time taken. Unlike speed, velocity is a vector quantity…

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ALL SUMMER IN A DAY

Did the other children understand the implications of what they had done?

All the children in the story live on Venus, where the sun shines only once for two hours every seven years, while their parents work at some undefined job having to do with rockets and setting up…

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LAW AND POLITICS

How does the Constitution affect culture? Is it a positive or negative effect?

The Constitution affects culture in a positive manner. It does this by encouraging dialogue, providing stability and allowing for cultural change. The Constitution encourages dialogue within…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

How do Jack and the boys protect Castle Rock in Lord of the Flies Chapter 10?

Castle Rock is defended by rocks at the bridge connecting it to the rest of the island. Castle Rock is essentially an island. It has a lagoon on one side, and the ocean on the other. It is…

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MOTHER TO SON

I need help writing an essay comparing “Mother To Son” by Langston Hughes with “Advice to My Son”…

The first factor affecting the difference between these two works is the circumstances of the authors. Hughes was born in 1902 and Meinke some thirty years later in 1932. Hughes was African…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Chapter 9, which character supports Jem and Scout?

In this chapter you could make the argument that Uncle Jack and Atticus are both supportive. Uncle Jack: Scout has a run in with Aunt Alexandra’s grandson, Francis. He says that Atticus is a…

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A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND

Is the grandmother from “A Good Man is Hard to Find” a round or flat character?

As he is presented in the story, Bailey is most certainly a flat character. He is uncomplicated and he does not undergo any significant change in the story. Because the grandmother is set in her…

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THE ODYSSEY

What parallels can you draw between Argos and Telemachus?

Odysseus’s dog, Argos, was, like Telemachus, very, very young when Odysseus left home twenty years earlier to fight in the Trojan War. Argos had been just a pup, and Telemachus would have only…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451, why is Sir Philip Sidney’s quote important?

The quote is important because Beatty knows that Montag is guilty and he is telling him he knows. Beatty is quoting because he knows that Montag is guilty of stealing and reading books, and he is…

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HISTORY

What are the differences in the ways Booker T. Washington and WEB DuBois fought against segregation?

Booker T. Washington and W.E. B. Du Bois both fought against discrimination, segregation, and inequality. However, they had different beliefs about how this fight should be fought. Booker T….

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are some quotes that show family background is extremely important in To Kill A Mockingbird?

Social class and family background are very important in Maycomb, where everyone knows his or her place. Family and tradition are very important in Maycomb. Every family has a place, and everyone…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

What is the purpose of the next quest for Freak the Mighty?

The correct answer to your question depends upon where you are in the novel because both Max and Kevin go on many quests. Because you use the words “next quest,” I assume that you do not mean…

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

What is Edgar Allan Poe trying to say about human nature using Prince Prospero and his connection…

There is no overt reference to the seven deadly sins in this story. The seven rooms (apartments) that Poe describes are symbolic of the seven stages of life. Note that the first room is in the…

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A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND

How did the Misfit get his name in “A Good Man Is Hard to Find”?

This Misfit gave himself this moniker when he was younger because he believed his punishments did not fit his crimes (or lack thereof); the repercussions for his behavior literally did not fit –…

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JULIUS CAESAR

Comment om Shakespeare’s use of irony, giving at least 3 examples, in Julius Caesar.

It is ironic that Brutus kills Caesar for being ambitious, that Antony calls Brutus an honorable man, and that Cassius killed himself when he thought that he was losing when he was in fact winning….

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FAHRENHEIT 451

How does Bradbury use dichotomy to develop the last section of Fahrenheit 451?

Bradbury uses dichotomy in the third and last section of his futuristic novel Fahrenheit 451. Dichotomy is defined as… …division into two mutually exclusive, opposed, or contradictory groups;…

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SONNET 116

In the first eight lines of Sonnet 116, what metaphor does Shakespeare use to convey his…

Using metaphors in Sonnet 116, Shakespeare compared love to many things in order to explain his understanding of love. He ultimately describes love as an “ever-fixed mark” that remains constant…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

Why is Della unhappy as the “Gift of the Magi” story opens?

Della is unhappy because she has been saving money all year to buy her husband Jim a nice Christmas present and has only been able to save one dollar and eighty-seven cents. This is what motivates…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Do Giles and Proctor get arrested at the end of Act 3 of The Crucible?

Yes, Giles Corey is arrested because he refuses to give the name of the man who told him that he overheard Thomas Putnam brag about his daughter “giv[ing] him a fair gift of land” by accusing…

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ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

How does Holmes focus when he needs to concentrate to solve a mystery?

Holmes uses a “brain attic,” goes by himself to think, and uses a pipe to focus. Sherlock Holmes is very good at focusing. He has some techniques that he has developed over the years. One such…

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RAYMOND’S RUN

Why does Squeaky feel like she disappointed her mother in “Raymond’s Run”?

Squeaky feels like her mother is disappointed that she does not act like a girl. Squeaky is really more of a tomboy. She does not participate in the Mayday activities that most girls her age find…

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MACBETH

What is the importance of Act 1, Scene 4 in Macbeth?

Act 1, Scene 4 is important for three reasons. Firstly, King Duncan announces that his eldest son, Malcolm, will become the king of Cumberland, which means that he is now next in line to the…

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THE BOOK THIEF

Where in Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief is there a time when Liesel plans to give Rudy a kiss for…

In Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief, after much teasing earlier in the story and swearing she would never kiss him, Liesel does indeed get up the courage to try and kiss her best friend Rudy….

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HISTORY

What impact did the abolitionist movement have on the Civil War?

The abolitionist movement had an impact on the Civil War. One thing the abolitionists were able to do was convince some people that slavery was wrong. William Lloyd Garrison and Fredrick Douglass…

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A SOUND OF THUNDER

What is the tone for “A Sound of Thunder”?

The tone of a piece of writing is the reflection of the attitude and feelings of the writer toward the subject. Bradbury’s tone in “A Sound of Thunder” asserts a sense of severe danger and…

THE CAY

In Theodore Taylor’s book The Cay, what does Phillip not understand?

All throughout Theodore Taylor’s book The Cay, there are many times when Phillip proclaims he doesn’t understand something on the island. One of the most significant moments takes place in Chapter…

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THE ROCKING-HORSE WINNER

What are the mother’s values in D. H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking-Horse Winner”?

In D. H. Lawrence’s short story “The Rocking-Horse Winner,” Paul’s mother values material possessions. Because she values material possessions, she lives with her family in an expensive home cared…

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HAMLET

In the play, is Hamlet a man of action or a man of thought? Does that change throughout the play?…

Through almost the entire play, Hamlet is tied up in his own head. He struggles with the decision to continue living, given the suspected murder of his father and the flight to “incestuous sheets”…

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THE WAY TO RAINY MOUNTAIN

Why does Momaday travel to Yellowstone, the Rockies, and Black Hill?

As the title suggests, Momaday travels to these places to get back to a particular Kiowa landmark: Rainy Mountain. This is why the title of the book is The Way to Rainy Mountain. There is one…

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BEOWULF

Who wears the red shield with the gold cross on it in “Beowulf”?

In the text of Beowulf, both in the original Old English transliteration and in two different modern English translations, no character is mentioned as having a shield with such specific markings…

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THE OUTSIDERS

Why does Ponyboy tell Randy he killed Bob?

When Randy Adderson visits Ponyboy to discuss the upcoming trial, Pony comments that he was the one who killed Bob Sheldon. Randy tells Ponyboy that he is remembering the incident wrong, but…