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August 25, 2018 Educator

SOCIAL SCIENCES

How do people get the largest return by selling their service to the what bidder?

In theory, people get the largest return by selling their service to the highest bidder. This is because auctions are supposed to allow people to state what they would actually pay for your…

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TWO KINDS

What are the main characters’ traits, motivations, and values in Amy Tan’s “Two Kinds”?

In Amy Tan’s short story “Two Kinds,” the mother and daughter, the two main characters, appear at first to have very different motivations and values. The mother, who lost her entire first family…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

What are some examples of family in the book “Bud, Not Buddy?”

Bud Caldwell is a ten-year-old boy who lives in a home for orphans. His mother died when he was six-years-old. When the book begins, Bud has already lived with two foster families since he lost…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Dill dares Jem to run the Radley house and touch the wall. When Jem…

Jem, Scout, and Dill were fascinated with the rumors they had heard about Boo Radley. They were determined to catch of a glimpse of this mysterious figure. Dill dared Jem to go up and touch the…

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NIGHT

How does Elie Wiesel’s relationship with God change throughout the memoir?

In Elie Wiesel’s Night, he struggles with his faith in God as his situation worsens. Towards the beginning of the memoir, Wiesel’s relationship with God is strong. He talks about how he studied…

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NEVER LET ME GO

In the novel Never Let Me Go, do the guardians feel any sympathy for the children? How is lying…

For one, consider that the faculty and staff at Hailsham are asking the same question you are: What should the children know? What’s ethical for them to know? What’s right? You might look…

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THE OPEN WINDOW

How old is Vera in the short story “The Open Window”?

Saki specifies Vera’s age in the opening sentence of the story. “My aunt will be down presently, Mr. Nuttel,” said a very self-possessed young lady of fifteen; “in the meantime you must try and…

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LANGSTON HUGHES

What is the theme and message of “Refugee in America” by Langston Hughes?

Langston Hughes was the poetic voice of not just a generation, but of an entire race. Born in the mid-west in the early 1900’s, his work became synonymous with the struggle for equality during…

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HISTORY

What were the two major concerns for the new decision making system after the 13 colonies of…

The first “decision-making” system in the United States was created by the Articles of Confederation, our nation’s first attempt at a national government. The Articles of Confederation did not work…

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MATH

if you were to multiply 2973 and 2095 how would you set it out as a colum addition method?…

Write the numbers in a column as mentioned below 2 9 7 3 X 2 0 9 5 Lets now find out the numbers which we need to add in column by…

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DULCE ET DECORUM EST

How does “Dulce et Decorum Est” compare to “Who’s for the Game?”‘

Wilfred Owen wrote “Dulce et Decorum Est” as an answer/rebuttal to Jessie Pope’s jingoistic war poetry, one example of which is “Who’s for the Game?” Owen originally titled the poem “To Jessie…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Scout Finch learn from her and Jem’s experience with Mrs. Dubose?

Scout learns several important lessons throughout her experience with Mrs. Dubose. After Atticus punishes Jem, Scout is rather upset that her father is making him read to their racist neighbor…

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A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND

What type of sentence structure does Flannery O’Connor use to affect the pacing of “A Good Man Is…

In this short story, Flannery O’Connor uses the simple or compound sentence with subject-verb-object construction almost exclusively. (Compound sentences join two simple sentences together with a…

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HISTORY

Why is the diary of Anne Frank so well known ?

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank has become so well-known because it serves as a moving first-hand account of the Holocaust and because it is also a “coming-of-age” story set within a…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

In Chapter 3 of Pride and Prejudice, how does the first meeting foreshadow the true love between…

“Foreshadowing” refers to details in the story that suggest the possible outcome, that there is more story to come. Foreshadowing can take the form of a word, a phrase, or broader hints. In chapter…

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JULIUS CAESAR

In the play Julius Caesar, what kind of a friendship do Brutus and Cassius have?

Brutus and Cassius have a complicated relationship where they are constantly manipulating each other. Brutus and Cassius are not exactly friends. They are both senators of the Patrician class….

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HISTORY

Should the United States have joined World War II?…

The United States had no choice but to join World War II. Prior to World War II, the United States was officially neutral. However, we were providing aid to Great Britain in various ways. We were…

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THE GIVER

What does Jonas notice that is unusual about The Receiver in The Giver?

Jonas notices that the Receiver is the only one with books. Jonas makes a lot of observations about the Receiver. He notices that he seems very old, and that he is usually apart from the rest of…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What is a character trait of Professor Faber from Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451?

In Fahrenheit 451, one of Professor Faber’s strongest character traits is his cowardice. Faber is very open about this trait, as he tells Montag when he visits his apartment: “Mr Montag, you are…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What are some quotes in Fahrenheit 451 about Mildred’s laziness?

Mildred’s laziness is an example of the lack of engagement among people in Montag’s society. In Montag’s society, people drive fast and watch a lot of television. They do not form deep…

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SCIENCE

A star’s apparent brightness is _________________ its absolute brightness. What is the difference…

A star’s apparent brightness is not the same as its absolute brightness. The following definitions were provided by the Chandra X-ray Observatory’s glossary that was published by Harvard. A…

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EUSEBIUS OF CAESAREA

How can I analyze (not summarize) the following from Life of Constantine by Eusebius of Caesarea?…

The key strategy you need to follow in analyzing a passage like this is thinking about its context. To discover the antecedents of pronouns, you need to look to the immediately preceding materials…

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A PAIR OF SILK STOCKINGS

What is Mrs. Sommers feeling when she departs on the streetcar in “A Pair of Silk Stockings”?

After having given herself a pleasurable hiatus from her domestic deprivations, as Mrs. Sommers rides the cable car home, she feels a poignant yearning for the continuation of the pleasurable…

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SCIENCE

Pick the best test for identifying each of the gases carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and ammonia….

The best choice to identify carbon dioxide gas is the limewater test. Limewater is an aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide. When CO2 is bubbled through lime water a precipitate of calcium…

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SCIENCE

Is wood a compound, mixture, or element?

Any material can be classified as either an element, a compound or a mixture, depending on its properties. An element is composed of identical atoms and cannot be further divided. An example is…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

True or False: A respondent refers to a relatively small number of people selected to represent a…

That one is definitely false.A respondent is a single individual in your sample, specifically someone who actually answered your survey questions. (Typically you can’t get everyone in your sample…

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MATH

A graphing calculator is recommended.If you deposit $1 into a bank account paying 12% interest…

limx→0(1+3×25))1xlimx→0(1+3×25))1x To solve, let’s assign values to x that are approaching zero from the left and from the right. For x values that are approaching zero from the left: x=−0.1x=-0.1

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THE CRUCIBLE

At the end of the The Crucible, John proctor tears up the confession that would have saved his…

Absolutely, I do. We see John’s ambivalence about lying to save his life in his conversation with Elizabeth. He says, “I have been thinking I would confess to them, Elizabeth […]. What say…

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SCIENCE

Why can’t we travel at the speed of light?

The speed of light is the theoretical limit to the speed of an object. In fact, no object can reach the speed of light. Think about the scenario using Newton’s Second Law of Motion which states…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does the phrase “Let this cup pass from you” mean in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Chapter 9 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Uncle Jack is creating a biblical allusion when he says to Atticus, “Let this cup pass from you, eh?” We read in the gospels of Matthew, Mark,…

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HISTORY

What can the state legislative branch of government do?

Like the federal government, state governments are divided into three branches of government. The executive branch, headed by the Governor, carries out the laws. The judicial branch, which is the…

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HISTORY

What are the six key steps to attaining statehood?

There are several steps that must be followed for a territory to be a state in our country. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established a part of this process. This law was one of the successes of…

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SCIENCE

Can average speed ever be equal to instantaneous speed?

Hello! Yes, instantaneous speed and average speed can be equal (and can be different). The simplest case is when a body has a constant speed. In this case, its instantaneous speed is the same at…

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KILLINGS

What is learned about Richard from the flashback in Killings? How does this information affect…

Richard Strout is the man who kills Matt Fowler’s son, Frank. The story opens with the Fowler family laying Frank to rest and upset that Strout is out walking the streets on bail. With this…

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SCIENCE

What is the role of DNA?

DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is an essential constituent of all living organisms and contains the genetic information necessary for the propagation of life. Every cell contains DNA molecules. In…

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HEALTH

What causes heart burn?

Heartburn is caused by acid refluxing back into the esophagus. Heartburn is a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects the muscular ring that is…

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MATH

Marisol is painting on a piece of canvas that has an area of 180 square inches. The length of the…

We are given a rectangular canvas with area 180 square inches with a length 5/4 as long as the width and we are asked to find the dimensions: Area = length times width, so we let w=width in inches…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What are the differences between the movie The Crucible and the play?

As with most film adaptations of literature, the movie version of The Crucible has many differences from the play, so I will focus on what I think are the most significant. First, though the…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What is the geographical, physical, and historical setting of “The Cask of Amontillado?”

“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe is set in one of the older and wealthier cities of Italy. Although the name of the city is not specified, Venice is a likely possibility. It is narrated…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Scout react to Francis’s taunts in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Chapter 9 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout’s cousin Francis taunts her by first reciting what her Aunt Alexandra, his grandmother, says about her keeping company with Dill….

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THE BOTANY OF DESIRE

How do plants encourage animals to seek or avoid them, such as bitter-tasting compounds, or an…

In this book, Pollan explores the ways that plants develop certain characteristics to help prolong their lives or protect them from predators. In the case of the apple, the normally-bitter fruit…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

In the short story “The Gift of the Magi”, what does Della do to get money for Jim’s present?

In the short story “The Gift of the Magi”, it was Christmas time, and Della wanted desperately to get a special Christmas gift for her husband, Jim. She had saved her pennies and scrounged…

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BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA

What was the weather like after Easter?

After Easter Sunday, when Leslie went to church with Jesse and his family, the rains start up again, which makes the ground very muddy: “On Easter Monday the rain began again in earnest. It was as…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

When will Korea take action against North Korea? 1 image

South Korea will very likely not take action against North Korea unless South Korea is invaded or severely threatened. South Korea certainly will not take action against North Korea on its own. If…

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A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND

What kind of sentences are used in “A Good Man is Hard to Find?” 1. Long and rambling. 2….

1) long and rambling is an incorrect answer. A long and rambling sentence would be extensive and repetitive, going on for a while and saying irrelevant or unnecessary things. 2) humorous and…

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HISTORY

What are three reasons for the rise of conservatism in the late 20th century?

There are a number of reasons for the rise of conservatism in the late 20th century. First, the threat of communism caused many Americans to begin defining themselves and their beliefs in…

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

How does social-economic status affect the characters if one survives or falls victim to the Red…

If you are wealthy enough to be in the prince’s inner circle, you are more likely to survive the Red Death for a little while longer. The Red Death kills indiscriminately. It does not care…