How did the British practice of salutary neglect contribute to the American Revolution?

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MATH

Anne draws a paper cup shaped of a cone with a hieght of 2cm. The volume of a cone is 6pi cm to…

A right cone, is a solid of revolution generated by the rotation of a right triangle, around one leg. The circle described by the other leg is called the base of the cone and the upper end of the…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Are Giles Corey, Mary Warren, Tituba, Deputy Governor Danforth, and Rebecca Nurse static or…

I would actually argue that each of these is a static character. In order to qualify as a dynamic character, they would have to undergo some kind of permanent and significant change in perspective…

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MY LAST DUCHESS

In “My Last Duchess,” why is the bronze statue, described in lines 54-56, important to the Duke?

Throughout the Duke’s monologue he reveals his vile character. He is an egomaniac. He is a name-dropper. He mentions the name Fra Pandolf early in his monologue because this artist was evidently…

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THE CRUCIBLE

In The Crucible, the author, Miller, claims the theocracy of the Puritan was a double-edged…

Miller describes this as a paradox. “It is a paradox in whose grip we still live, and there is no prospect yet that we will discover its resolution.” The people of Salem developed a theocracy…

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LAW AND POLITICS

The example provided by Barbour and Wright concerning the response to the September 11 attacks…

In this book, Barbour and Wright refer to the terrorist attacks of September 11 many, many times. It is not clear which reference you are asking about. I will guess that you are asking about the…

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HISTORY

What was the Patriots’ point of view on the French and Indian War?

The Patriots supported the British in the French and Indian War. The threat of conflict against the colonists was growing as the British began to move into the Ohio Valley. The French and most…

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SPEAK

What is the inciting incident and the major crisis in the novel “Speak”?

(Unfortunately, I do not have the physical copy of this book and can’t provide page numbers. I will add chapter titles to help.) The inciting incident in Speak happens before the novel begins and…

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THROUGH THE TUNNEL

What does the idea of risk mean to Jerry’s mother in “Through the Tunnel”? Does she take risks?

To Jerry’s mother, the idea of risk entails granting her young son the increased freedom and independence from her that he obviously desires. It feels risky to her because she cannot imagine “what…

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LITERATURE

What is a paradox?

A paradox is a concept, statement, or idea that seems to contradict itself but when examined closely, it provides new insight or understanding. The deeper meaning emerges. Paradoxes can contain two…

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SCIENCE

When is your motion accelerated? (Recall that acceleration is the change in velocity over time.)…

The motion is accelerated when an external force is applied on the object, in direction of motion. This force will generate an acceleration equal to the ratio of force to mass of the object (a =…

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ESSAY LAB

Is narration is persuading an audience to agree with a particular viewpoint or arguing for a…

The distinction between narration and persuasion is often studied as part of the theory of rhetorical modes, a theory that was popular in composition pedagogy in the mid-twentieth century. Within…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What game do the children play when Dill comes back to Maycomb for the summer? Chapter 4 and 5

The summer for Jem, Dill, and Scout starts out as a fun time full of games and shenanigans. One of the first things they do is take turns rolling down the street in an old tire. When it is…

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SCIENCE

A car travels 45 km in 1 hour. In each of the next 2 hours, it travels 78 km. What is the average…

The average speed of a car is the ratio of total distance travelled to the time taken to travel all that distance. In this case, the car traveled 45 km in the first hour and then it traveled 78 km…

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LITERATURE

When you use mapping you just put pen to paper and let the ideas flow out of you. Is this true?

Mapping is a writing technique that is meant to visually organize your thoughts so that they flow better. To use the mapping technique you should first start with a general idea or topic that you…

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HISTORY

Who was General Valeriano Weyler and who where some of his enemies?

General Valeriano Weyler was the leader of the Spanish forces in Cuba during part of the Cuban rebellion against Spain. He became infamous for his policy of putting civilians in concentration…

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GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS

What are literary terms?

Literary terms (or literary devices) are found in everything from poems to novels. There are many different literary terms, but a few of the most important ones include: Theme: the central idea or…

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MACBETH

What is Lady Macbeth’s prayer about the spirits?

In I. v., having received Macbeth’s letter describing his encounter with the witches and their prophecies, Lady Macbeth is further notified that Duncan will spend the night. It is at this point…

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HISTORY

In his book Forced Founders, author Woody Holton argues that the American Revolution in Virginia,…

In his book Forced Founders, author Woody Holton contradicts the commonly held belief that weaker groups in America, such as the “Indians, merchants, and slaves,” were merely puppets of the gentry….

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THE WEDNESDAY WARS

What are important parts in the chapter titled “May” of Gary Schmidt’s The Wednesday Wars?

“May” is an important chapter in Gary Schmidt’s The Wednesday Wars because it contains the climax. One climatic event in the story is that Heather, tired of being belittled and thwarted by her…

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THE MONKEY’S PAW

What is the tone in “The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacobs? What are some examples of quotes that…

The tone in the story, “The Monkey’s Paw,” is one that is ominous. We get a sense that something bad is going to happen paragraph after paragraph until tragedy strikes the Whites. In the first…

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA V. CASEY

How does Planned Parenthood of S.E. Pennsylvania v. Casey exemplify that the Constitution is the…

The case of Planned Parenthood v. Casey exemplifies the idea that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land because it is a case in which a state law is made invalid because the Supreme Court…

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THE PEARL

What does Steinbeck mean by “a little town keeps track of itself and all of its units?”

The quote comes from Chapter 4: It is wonderful the way a small town keeps track of itself and all of its units. The author goes on to describe the lives of the town’s inhabitants like that of a…

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THE SCARLET LETTER

What are a few quotes in The Scarlet Letter that depict supernatural elements?

The supernatural is a very interesting theme within this novel. Let us begin by exploring the most supernatural character that exists here: Pearl. Pearl, of course, is the child of love between…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Who is the Reverend Hale? Why is he contacted?

Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible offers us a glimpse into the inner working of men’s hearts and the potential for evil that may lurk there. Reverend Hale is a character intended to be the savior…

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DÉSIRÉE’S BABY

How is rasicm a recurring theme throughout the story?

In Kate Chopin’s “Desiree’s Baby,” racism is one of the main themes of the story. Because the story took place in the late 19th century, shortly after the Civil War and the end of slavery, tensions…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What is Luchesi’s role in Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado?

In Edgar Allan Poe’s short story The Cask of Amontillado, “Luchesi” is an unseen character used by the story’s narrator, Montresor, as a source of leverage. Montresor, of course, is plotting his…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What is the role of destiny in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?

As early as the Prologue, the audience learns that the lovers have sprung from the “fatal loins of […] two foes”; fatal, here, means fateful: thus, they are all involved in a destiny from which…

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HISTORY

When did the Civil Rights Movement end? What caused the end of the movement?

The struggle for civil rights in the United States continues to this day, but the height of the movement was in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Declaring the movement dead by 1970 may be inaccurate to…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

How do Rainsford’s decisions affect his survival?

As Rainsford finds himself in a game of life and death, he has no option other than to play the game to the best of his abilities. At first, he is mainly defensive, but as he is being hunted, he…

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I AM J

What did Melissa dance about during her performance?

Melissa had initially planned to perform a piece about J’s transition themed “threshold” after Karyn had explained what being transgender really meant. She said that she accepted J for who he…

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PERSIAN LETTERS

What is the significance of the Persian Letters?

Written in the 18th century by the Baron De Montesquieu, the Persian Letters is about two Persian nobles journeying through France. The story chiefly concerns their letters to friends and religious…

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SCIENCE

What is the mass of a bacterium in milligrams?

There are a few things one has to understand (and appreciate) about bacteria. They are living organisms and similar to us, can put on or shed weight. But unlike us, they can do so very rapidly and…

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THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE

What methods did Sherlock Holmes use to solve mysteries?

When Holmes first meets Dr. Watson in the novel A Study in Scarlet, he describes himself as “a consulting detective.” There are many police detectives and many private detectives, but Holmes is the…

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THE GIVER

What is the Giver’s mood in chapters 15 and 16?

In Chapter 15, the Giver’s mood is burdened, sad, and overwhelmed. He is in a lot of pain and asks Jonas to take some of it. He needs relief. Jonas takes memories of a battlefield during war until…

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FRINDLE

What are Nick’s character traits in Frindle?

Nick is a very clever and creative fifth grade boy who sometimes uses his clever creativity to gain attention for himself. He has an amusing sense of humor that he often uses at inappropriate…

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MATH

I need to know all the 4 digit codes you can make with 1234567890

There is a mathematical formula which will produce the number of combinations, or permutations, from a number of selections. Note that combinations and permutations have different mathematical…

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THE HOBBIT

Should Gollum be considered a “sympathetic” character in The Hobbit?

The question of whether or not Gollum is a sympathetic character is a hard one; after all, he does murder Deagol for the One Ring, not to mention all of the other things he does to Bilbo and Frodo….

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BUSINESS

What are various methods utilized by staff representatives to woo employees of non-union…

In order to recruit non union members to unionize, the staff representatives should appeal by discussing the benefits of unionization and target this information toward the potential members….

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SCIENCE

Which of the following is not likely to increase conductivity? A.) salt B.) erosion C.)…

In general, electrical conductivity is directly proportional to the charged or ionic content of the medium. In other words, the more charged ions or chemicals that are present in a given medium,…

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SCIENCE

How are the ionization energies different between metallic elements and non-metallic elements?

Metallic elements have low ionization energies and non-metallic elements have high ionization energies. The ionization energy of an element is the energy needed to remove an electron, forming an…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

I need help finding which page the quote, “What exactly was the difference?…And who decided…

The quote about which people wear the striped clothing, and which wear the uniforms is contained in Chapter 9 of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. It is on page 55 in the Black Swan edition of the…

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MONSTER

How has Steve’s fear changed throughout his experience in jail?

Initially, Steve Harmon writes about his negative experiences in jail. Steve mentions that he is constantly in fear of being raped or beaten by the other violent inmates. He has trouble sleeping…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird what does Scout compare her relationship with her aunt to?

Scout compares her relationship with her Aunt Alexandra to Mount Everest. (9.103) Aunt Alexandra was “cold and there.” Aunt Alexandra views Scout with contempt for her “tomboyish” ways and…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What should be the roles of citizens in creating public policy?

The role of citizens in creating public policy varies depending on the system of government, the nature of the citizens, and the type of policy. Setting, for example, interest rates in Saudi…

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THE SNIPER

What is the meaning of “The Sniper”?

The narrative was clearly set up to create a specific emotional impact on the reader and for that impact to carry a specific message. One meaning we can establish as being true to the author’s…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Describe the situation that occurs when Curley comes into the bunk house. What does this…

Curley is definitely unwanted in the ranch house. He is the owner’s son, and is therefore an outsider, even if he does work alongside the men. His arrogance and narcissistic attitude make him a…

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THE DEMON LOVER

In “The Demon Lover” by Elizabeth Bowen, why does Mrs. Drover’s house appear strange to her?

In “The Demon Lover,” Mrs. Drover’s house appears strange to her because she is no longer in residence. This is because World War Two has broken out and it is far safer to be in “the country” than…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Is the United States penal system effective?

The answer to this question really depends on what one considers to be the purpose of a penal system. If, for example, one believes that the purpose of a penal system is merely to punish one who…