How did the Industrial Revolution affect immigration and the economy?
- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are examples of literary devices in chapters 6 – 11 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird,…
A hyperbole is a type of figurative language in which an author uses an exaggeration to express a point. Dr. Wheeler gives us the following example of hyperbole: “His thundering shout could split…
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- UNCLE TOM’S CABIN
How could a student write a thesis about slavery in Uncle Tom’s Cabin?
With most thesis statements, the intended purpose is to help your reader determine what you will be saying during the rest of your paper. For many papers, teachers advise that you have about three…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Romeo and Juliet, is it true or false that Romeo gets courage to proclaim his love from…
It is true that Romeo gains the courage to speak to Juliet as a result of overhearing what she is saying. As she steps out onto the balcony, she is unable to see him. There, she thinks through…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
After Jem and Scout visit First Purchase African M. E. Church, what new things do they learn…
In Chapter 12, Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to Sunday service at First Purchase African M. E. Church. Jem and Scout gain insight into the African American community and culture throughout their…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, where and how does Reverend Parris show that he is so fueled by his…
In Act I, when his daughter Betty lies inert after collapsing in the woods, Reverend Parris expresses concern only half-heartedly for her well-being. His self-centeredness leads him to care more…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Mayella Ewell accuses Tom Robinson of having beaten and raped her. The evidence of this beating…
The testimonies of Sheriff Heck Tate, Bob and Mayella Ewell, and others begins in Chapter 17 and ends in Chapter 19 with Tom Robinson’s testimony; in Chapter 18 the audience in the courtroom sees…
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- ENDER’S GAME
In Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, is Colonel Graff more of an effective leader who cares about…
Graff is undoubtedly manipulative. He intentionally drives the other kids away from Ender to isolate him, he convinces Ender that his fight against the Buggers is a simulation, and he frequently…
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- THE INTERLOPERS
At the beginning of “The Interlopers,” what is Ulrich’s wish? Does it come true? What’s ironic…
At the beginning of the story, Ulrich is patrolling his lands looking for Georg Znaeym, his sworn enemy. He wants to find Georg on his lands to catch him in the act of poaching. Ulrich has his…
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- THE PIGMAN
In Zindel’s The Pigman, what is the real reason John is writing his part of the story?
On the page preceding chapter one, there is an interesting type of prologue entitled “The Oath.” John and Lorraine announce here that the story they are writing is true and a “memorial epic” for…
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- TUCK EVERLASTING
Why does Winnie get reminded about her grandfather’s funeral when talking to the stranger?
But Winnie, though she was half charmed, was suddenly reminded of the stiff black ribbons they had hung on the door of the cottage for her grandfather’s funeral. Winnie meets the man in the…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
In The Bronze Bow, what does the word “bellows” mean?
The word “bellows” can be a verb (an action word) or a noun (a thing). When the word is used in Elizabeth George Speare’s novel The Bronze Bow, it is used as a noun. Daniel, the main character, is…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
What did Miss Havisham’s appearance remind Pip of in Great Expectations?
When Pip first met Miss Havisham, he noticed in detail what she was wearing: the lace and silk of a wedding dress, complete with veil, down to one satin slipper which she wore, with the other on…
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- SCIENCE
How does increase of loads in a parallel circuit affect the total resistance?
The increase of loads in a parallel circuit decreases the total resistance. If the resistance of the original circuit is R0R0 , and an additional load of the resistance R is added in parallel,…
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- THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER
In The Sign Of The Beaver, how did Matt feel about the loss of the rifle?
When a stranger requests to spend the night at the cabin alone with Matt, he is justifiably uneasy. The thought crosses his mind to stay awake to protect the cabin and the family heirloom gun that…
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- THE METAMORPHOSIS
What does each member of Gregor’s family urge him to do?
In the story “Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka, each member of Gregor’s family urged him to get out of bed and open his door on the morning of Gregor’s transformation. Because his family does…
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- THE POSSIBILITY OF EVIL
Describe the setting of the story.
The initial description of the setting is of an idyllic, small town. The sun is shining after a heavy rain the previous night. So, the town has a washed clean, pure aspect. “Miss Strangeworth took…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
How old is Jim in “The Gift of the Magi”?
In The Gift of the Magi, we find out that Jim is twenty-two years old. We learn Jim’s age near the end of the story. At the beginning of the story, we learn other information about Jim, such as…
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- HISTORY
The Declaration of Independence states that all people have certain rights. What are they?
The Declaration of Independence was drafted because the Second Continental Congress believed we could no longer peacefully resolve our differences with Great Britain. Many colonists believed the…
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- A HIGH WIND IN JAMAICA
What does the ship pick up in the Cayman Islands in A High Wind in Jamaica?
In A High Wind in Jamaica, the action takes place on several different ships, all of which are sailing through the Caribbean Sea. When their parents send them to school in England, the Bas-Thornton…
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- INTO THE WILD
What are some literary devices used by the author of Into the Wild?
The author of Into the Wild is John Krakauer. He makes use of a lot of different literary devices. I’ll pick three literary devices that I believe that Krakauer uses to great effect during the…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How does the quote”Lennie, for God’s sakes don’t drink so much” related to the Great Depression?
This is an interesting question. George and Lennie’s interaction in this scene does offer insights about the Great Depression in two ways. First, the men are poor. They have little to eat and…
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- ODE TO A NIGHTINGALE
I need help writing an essay on the poem “Ode to a Nightingale” by John Keats including how it…
“Ode to a Nightingale” by John Keats is a poem in which the author attempts to reconcile himself to human mortality. Written after the deaths of his parents, his brother’s struggle with…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What is the “insidious plan” on Page 82 of Fahrenheit 451?
In Part Two of Fahrenheit 451, Faber suggests an “insidious plan” to Montag. He proposes that they plant books in the homes of other firemen and then turn in the alarm so that these houses are…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In Of Mice and Men, describe one aspect that was familiar to you and one aspect that you weren’t…
One aspect of Of Mice and Men that was not familiar to me was the notion of rootlessness. I come from a close knit family, and I have a strong community of neighbors and friends. So, my whole…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
What are some examples of irony in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley?
One of the big examples of irony in Frankenstein is that Victor set out to artificially create life, and in doing so successfully, the monster which he brought to life reigned death upon his…
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- THE WHITE MAN’S BURDEN
In “The White Man’s Burden,” Kipling portrays the indigenous people of the colonized countries as…
In his poem, “The White Man’s Burden” Rudyard Kipling says that the white people have to send their best people out to work hard for the sake of people who are not nearly as good as they, the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Scout show coming of age in the scene where she walks Arthur Radley home?
One of the main themes throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird is gaining perspective and viewing situations from other people’s point of view. In the last chapter of the book, Scout walks her…
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- GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SOCKS
Quentin, or Q for short, is the character in George Washington’s Socks who wears glasses. Q is the brains of the group, as described by Matt, and the glasses give him an air of being intelligent….
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- LE MORTE D’ARTHUR
Describe what England was like before Arthur became king.
Before Arthur is crowned king, England’s rulership is in some disarray. King Uther, Arthur’s father, has difficulty forming alliances with the rulers of other kingdoms because he used deception to…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, how did people react to Reverend Hale and Reverend Parris?
The townspeople of Salem treat Hale as sort of a celebrity when he first arrives in Salem. They are in awe at his books, knowledge and reputation. They question him in detail about his experience…
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- DANTE’S INFERNO
What are the allusions in Canto 23?
There is an allusion to Aesop’s fable about the frog and the mouse, both of whom perish at the hands of a hawk. Dante makes a parallel between the frog and mouse with he and Virgil, begging the…
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- HISTORY
What goals did the colonists have in waging the Revolutionary War and how did these goals shape… 1 image
During the Revolutionary War, the colonists wanted to be free from British control. They wanted to create a new government that would protect the people’s rights and not abuse its power. The…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, who is named heir to the Scottish throne?
King Duncan names his eldest son, Malcolm, as heir to his throne. This happens soon after the traitors Macdonwald, the thane of Cawdor, and the Norwegian troops, under the leadership of Sweno, are…
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- THE WEDNESDAY WARS
When Mrs. Baker tells Holling to “pass those boys,” how does he respond?
I coach varsity cross country at the school that I teach at, and as an athlete I qualified for the state cross country finals twice, so I am going to explain what Holling does with some technical…
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- SCIENCE
Does a chemical reaction change the number of atoms?
In a chemical reaction, the number of atoms of each individual element remains conserved and are unchanged. The atoms may be rearranged, but their number stays constant. In comparison, in a nuclear…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What character displays courage in Part 2 of To Kill a Mockingbird?
In Chapter 15, Jem displays courage by refusing to leave Atticus alone at the jail-house when the Old Sarum bunch arrives. The day before Tom Robinson’s trial, Atticus decides to drive to the…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Why does George take the dead mouse away from Lennie in Of Mice and Men?
The first chapter of Of Mice and Men introduces readers to Lennie and George as well as to the setting of the Salinas River and valley. The men stop at the river for the evening after hiking for…
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- MACBETH
How has Macbeth murdered sleep in act 2 of Macbeth?
In Act 2 of Macbeth, Macbeth recounts his act in murdering Duncan and explains: Methought I heard a voice cry “Sleep no more!/Macbeth does murder sleep”—the innocent sleep,/ Sleep that…
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- MATH
My daughter has a math question that says 2 kids looked at a chart and one said purple was…
There might be a different type of answer depending on the wording of the question and the context, but assuming the question says each girl’s answer is correct, here is a possible scenario:…
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- HISTORY
How did the Founders strike a balance between reserving individual rights and forming a strong…
Thomas Jefferson, as an anti-federalist at heart, was very concerned about individual liberties. When writing the Declaration of Independence, he stressed these virtues in filing his grievances…
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- HISTORY
How were Manifest Destiny and Lebensraum similar?
Manifest Destiny and Lebensraum were both ideological constructs that emphasized the right of allegedly superior peoples to claim the lands of neighboring peoples they deemed inferior. Manifest…
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- ESSAY LAB
What is a good thesis statement if you’re writing an argumentative paper about gun control, and…
This is a good question. Let’s start with what makes a thesis good. A good thesis has two qualities. First, a good thesis must be debatable. You should have no problem with this, because gun…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Explain how John the Savage and Mustapha Mond are presented as foils in Brave New World.
In Aldous Huxley’s novel Brave New World, protagonist John the Savage and antagonist Mustapha Mond are presented as foils for one another. To truly understand what this means, we should review what…
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- SCIENCE
What creates the dark splotches on the sun’s face?
The dark splotches on the sun are called sunspots. Sunspots are found within the photosphere of the sun. The photosphere is the surface of the sun and the part of the sun that is seen by humans on…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Harper Lee create sympathy for Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Harper Lee in To Kill a Mockingbird creates sympathy for Tom Robinson by describing his personality and his circumstances. Tom is characterized as a hard-working family man who goes to work every…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
What do Scrooge’s repeated questions achieve?
The beginning of the story shows Scrooge very much in control of his life and even of those around him. He uses his money to control others, and when the spirits arrive, for the first time we see…
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- MAYA ANGELOU
What are symbols in the poem “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou?
Maya Angelou uses symbolism in various ways in the poem “Still I Rise” in order to illustrate the poem’s central theme of self-confidence in the face of adversity and discrimination. But before…
- HISTORY
How did the Industrial Revolution affect immigration and the economy?
The Industrial Revolution affected immigration and the economy. When the Industrial Revolution began, our economy experienced growth. More products were being produced at a faster rate by the…
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- HISTORY
Great Britain passed the Stamp Act to collect what from the colonies?
The British Parliament, led by Prime Minister George Grenville, passed the Stamp Act to collect revenue, or money, from the colonies. The British had just fought a long, exhausting, and very…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Chapter 15, why do the men finally leave Atticus and Tom alone?
In Chapter 15, Tom Robinson has been moved to the town jail. He is not being detained there; rather, he is placed there for his own protection. Atticus decides to further shield Tom from…
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