• HISTORY

What people settled the newly aquired lands of the westward expansion?i searched this question on…

Given the lack of really specific records of the time, it can be difficult to define exactly what kinds of people settled the west, but from anecdotal and other stories (as long as you try to…

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• HISTORY

How did the Sumerians politically organize early Mesopotamia?

About 3000 B.C. the Sumerians moved into the area of Mesopotamia in the area of the lower Tigris Euphrates River valley. There independent city states, such as Ur, Erech, and Kish. Each city state…

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• SCIENCE

Please fill in the blanks to this question: A ___ is used to recover dissolved solids by…

A <dish> is used to recover dissolved solids by evaporation. You would use a <pipet> for moving small amounts of liquid from place to place Scientists use <thermometers> to take…

• SCIENCE

What would you say a piece of equipment in science would be that is used to heat small quantities…

Generally small crucibles made of special ceramic material are used in laboratory for heating small quantities of material to very high temperature. Material to be heated are kept in such crucibles…

• SCIENCE

Experimenting in science, what piece of equipment is used for separating solids from liquids?And…

Usually, a filter paper is the easiest way to separate solids out from fluids. Think of the way a coffee filter works, and you have the general idea. The liquid runs through to a container…

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• SCIENCE

Please fill in the blanks to this science question: A ____ is a glass type bused for the delivery…

A burette is a glass type used for the delivery of a measured quantity of liquids. There are two kinds. . . a pipette has a bulbous middle section with a single mark for the quantitative delivery…

• HISTORY

Do you think that historical fiction is an effective way to teach and learn history? Do you…

In my opinion (as a history teacher and a lover of historical fiction) historical fiction is a good way to learn history but not a good way to teach it. The reason I say this is that learning…

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• HISTORY

Do you need historical knowledge to write a historical fiction? Do you need historical knowledge…

Of course you need historical knowledge to write historical fiction. Otherwise, the fiction becomes speculation without any basis in the facts. If you are going to write good historical fiction,…

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• SCIENCE

What do these scientific equipment definitions describe?Device used in scientific laboratories…

Given below are the names of various scientific equipments described in the question: Test Tube: Used for storing, mixing, and heating small amounts of chemicals. Watch glass: Small, concave…

• BEOWULF

In what ways do Hrothgar, Wiglaf and Beowulf’s men live up to or fail to live up to the…

I will comment on the one character listed who most clearly embodies the qualities of an epic hero, Wiglaf. In the third section of the story, with Beowulf an aging King, Wiglaf rises to the…

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• ANIMAL FARM

What effect does the point of view have in these chapters (Chapters 1-9; 3rd person omnicent,…

This is a really good and purposeful question to think about. In the first 9 chapters, the audience is watching what occurs on Animal Farm as if we are flies on the wall who know all the different…

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• BEOWULF

How is Beowulf typical of an epic hero?Yes, I’m trying to reflect on the characteristics…

Concerning his being an epic hero, Beowulf, from Beowulf, is larger than life, fierce in combat, loyal, honorable, and wants to be remembered for his great deeds, and will be, according to the…

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• POETRY

Read “Speaking a Foreign Language” by Alastair Reid and discuss the poem’s theme.

This lovely poem addresses an interesting question that is on one level a complex linguistic problem and on another level a very personal problem. The theme that emerges from the examination of…

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• WALT WHITMAN

To whom does Whitman refer when he speaks of “My Captain,” and what “fearful trip” has…

In his famous poem “O Captain, My Captain,” Walt Whitman is referring to Abraham Lincoln. The “fearful trip” which has just concluded is the American Civil War. Walt Whitman, who had lived in…

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• TRAVELING THROUGH THE DARK

Explain the significance of the title “Traveling Through the Dark,” by William Stafford.

The title of Stafford’s poem operates on multiple levels. “Traveling through the Dark” could simply be a reference to the fact that the speaker of this poem is barreling down a winding mountain…

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• TRAVELING THROUGH THE DARK

In the poem “Traveling Through the Dark” by William Stafford, the speaker makes a…

The speaker of this poem is driving late at night along a winding mountain road above a river. As he comes around a curve, he encounters a doe dead in the middle of the road. He pulls his car over…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

What are Estella Havisham’s dreams, visions, and philosphy?

Having been taught from an early age to be cold-hearted and cruel, Estella has never learned to care about what happens to any one–not even to herself. As such, Estella is rather a tragic figure;…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

Don’t worry, I’ve read the book, but I’m a little bit confused about the prompt.Please explain…

Good question! I think you could make a case that many of the characters in Lord of the Flies are stereotyped. Take, for example, Piggy. From the moment readers meet him, he appears to be a…

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• MATH

Calculate the area enclosed by the x axis and the curve y = e^(2x) in the interval 0 less…

y= e^2x 0< x < 2 The area is the integral of y between x= 0 and x= 2 area = intg y = intg (e^2x) = (e^2x)/2 0 < x < 2 = (e^4)/2…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

What are 10 examples of figurative language in The Scarlet Letter?Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The…

With his seminal novel, Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne sets in motion the American predilection for symbol. And, while symbols are the predominant literary device, there are others that are…

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• THE YEARLING

Why does Penny Baxter insist on hunting the wolves instead of poisoning them?

Penny has always shown a great respect for animals, he doesn’t hunt for sport and he wouldn’t see any wild thing suffer if he could avoid it. So he approaches the question of the wolves the same…

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• 1984

What are some of Winston’s contradictions? What does he reassure himself with/by?

Winston Smith is a constant contradiction. Think about the journal first. Even though he knows he could totally get caught by the Thought Police, he writes down his thoughts to destroy Big Brother….

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• MIDDLESEX

Does anyone know what books are related to “Middlesex” by Jeffrey Eugenides? and Why?Does anyone…

Have you ever read a book that was so good, you couldn’t put it down, but you were a little sad to see it end? As if, in reading it, you were spending quality time with a good friend, and the end…

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• THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

What are some of the most important symbols in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time…

Since the novel contains many visual images, many symbols are either housed in the images or at least suggested by them. One of the major symbols in the book is visually represented in the image…

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• WHIRLIGIG

What are the allusions in Whirligig?

In Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, in Act V, scene 1, Feste says, “…-and thus the whirligig of time of time brings in his revenge.” to which Malvolio replies, “I’ll be revenged on the whole pack of…

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• DEATH OF A SALESMAN

In Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, what are three flaws that lead to Willy Loman’s death?

As Act I of Death of a Salesman begins, and we watch and listen to the careworn Willy Loman, we become painfully aware of his multi-faceted hamartia, or tragic flaws. They include three of the…

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• THE SEAFARER

Using quotations, write a paragraph answering the question: What contrast is implied in lines…

Earthly wealth cannot travel to the afterlife nor will it determine the wealth of the soul (lines 97-102). I know that this is not a paragrapgh, but atleast it gives you a hint about what it talks…

• THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What are some allusions (and explanations of allusions) from “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar…

ALLUSIONS IN EDGAR ALLAN POE’S “THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO” An allusion is a literary figure of speech that makes a brief “reference to, or representation of, a place, event, literary work, myth, or…

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• MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN

What are the ingredients for acorn pancakes, and what do you do to make them? What are the steps…

My Side of the Mountain author Jean Craighead George also published a cookbook of her mountain favorites–Acorn Pancakes, Dandelion Salad and 33 Other Recipes. This recipe for acorn pancakes comes…

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• THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, how does Twain describe the Grangerfords with regards to…

I do not think that Twain really has much to say about racism in his description of the Grangerford family. It is certainly not one of the major themes of that part of the book. All that I can…

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• SAKI

What is the climax of this story?Saki’s “Dusk”

Climax is the moment of highest emotional intensity in a plot, when the outcome of the conflict is finally made clear to readers; this moment occurs in Saki’s “Dusk” at the point in which Gortsby…

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• SCIENCE

Which is the mechanism of allergic reaction in case of nickel allergy?

The mechanism of classical allergies involves several steps.Thus, at the first exposure, the allergen penetrates the skin and it’s fixing on the cells called Langerhans’ cells. These cells, which…

• THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

Describe the Prince’s fortification in “The Masque of the Red Death”.

In Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death,” Prince Prospero looks himself, along with a great number of people from his kingdom, in a castle-like structure that he hopes will serve as protection from…

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• SCIENCE

If you are exposed to certin viruses but do not contract them, can you still test positive?

All of us are exposed to bacterial and viral pathogens on a daily basis. Depending on a number of factors, we may or may not get ill and show clinical manifestations of the illness. Further, when…

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• MATH

Verify if the series of n terms that have the sum S=4^n-1 is a G.P.

S = 4^n -1 Let us determine the terms: s1= 4^0 = 1 S2= 4^1 = 4 S3= 4^2 = 16 S4 = 4^3 = 64 …… We notice that: 1, 4, 16, 64 , ….. is a Geometric progression with a constant difference r = 4…

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• THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

How important is suspense in this story? How is it developed and substained? What roles do chance…

The Most Dangerous Game is often used to teach the elements of plot. In the rising action of any story, complications further develop the story, and in an action-packed story like this one,…

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• THE CRUCIBLE

Parris tells Danforth, “You cannot hang this sort.” What does he mean?

When Parris says this, he is arguing that Danforth should not allow John Proctor and Rebecca Nurse to be hanged. What he means by this is that they are too well respected to be executed. To see…

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• MATH

Calculate the intercepting points between f(x)=x^2+x+1 and f(x) = 2x + 1

f(x) = x^2 + x + 1 g(x) = 2x + 1 The intercepting point is where f(x) = g(x) Then, x^2 + x + 1 = 2x + 1 Now grouo similar terms: ==> x^2 – x = 0 Now factor x: ==> x( x-1) = 0 ==> x1= 0…

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• MATH

Determine the equation of the line that passes through the points (10, 0) and (-1, 10)

We have the points: (10, 0) and (-1, 10) The equation for the line is: y-y1 = m (x-x1) where m is the slope: But we know that: m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = 10/-11= -10/11 ==> y- 0 = (-10/11) (x- 10)…

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• MATH

Determine the intercepting points between the line f(x) = x + 4 and the parabola f(x)= x^2 + 3x + 1

f(x) = x+ 4 g(x) = x^2 + 3x + 1 We can find the intersection point when f(x) = g(x) ==> x^2 + 3x + 1 = x+4 Now group similar: ==> x^2 + 2x – 3 = 0 Now factor: ==> (x +3)(x-1) = 0 ==>…

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• ANIMAL FARM

Old Major’s view of the future was a bleak one for the animals under Jones. He even predicted…

Old Major’s dream of a better life for the animals was “correct” in some ways. Most significantly, I would say, there was no longer any killing of animals for their meat. Old Major talked in his…

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• ESSAY LAB

It has been said: “Wisdom is rooted in the figurative”. I need to write a short, one page essay…

There are any number of ways an individual could choose to interpret and apply this quotation. I’ll offer you one perspective, but I’m sure others will be able to offer you additional perspectives…

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• MATH

Determine x and y if x+2i+y=x*i+6-y*i.

x+ 2i + y = x*i + 6 – yi First let us group temrs with x and y on the left side: x+ y – x*i + y*i = 6 – 2i (x+y) + (y-x)*i = 6 – 2i ==> x+ y = 6 ………(1) ==> y – x = -2 ……..(2) Using…

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• MATH

Write the complex number z in two algebraic form. z = sqrt2*(cos pi/2 + i sin pi/2)

z= sqrt2*(cospi/2 + i(sinpi/2) Let z= a+bi ==> a+bi = sqrt2(c0spi/2) + i(sinpi/2) But sin pi/2 = 1 cos pi/2 = 0 ==> a+ bi = sqrt2( 0 + i*1) ==> a+ bi = 0 + sqrt2*i ==> a= 0 ==> b=…

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• INHERIT THE WIND

What would be on a timeline of major events in the book, Inherit the Wind?

What you consider as “important” or “major” events will determine the answer here. This will be different for different people. I would configure my timeline with being able to start with a…

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• MATH

Determine the trigonometric form of the number z=1

z= 1 Let z= 1+bi ==> a + bi = 1 But we know that: z= l zl (cos t + (sin t)*i) But, lzl = sqrt(1) = 1 ==> 1= 1* cost + sint* i ==> 1 + 0i = cost + sint*i ==> cost = 1 ==> sint = 0…

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• THE KILLER ANGELS

What role does previous knowledge play in the development of the story?

Not sure I understand what you mean by previous knowledge, so I’ll assume you mean on the part of the reader. Since The Killer Angels is a novel about the Battle of Gettysburg, covering the events…

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• MATH

Solve for x (6-2sqrt5)^x – 5(sqrt5 – 1)^x + 6 = 0

(6-2sqrt5)^x – 5(sqrt5-1)^x + 6 = 0 Let us assume that : y= (sqrt5 – 1)^x Square both sides: ==> y^2 = (sqrt5 – 1)^2x = (6- 2sqrt5)^x ==> y^2 – 5y + 6 = 0 Now factor: ( y -3)(y-2) = 0 y1= 3…

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• MATH

Find the complex number z if z + 2z’ = 2 – i

z= + 2z’ = 2 – i Let z = a+bi Then, z’ = a-bi Now let us substiute: z+ 2z’ = 2- i a+bi + 2(a-bi) = 2- i a+ bi +2a – 2bi = 2- i Now group similar terms: (a+ 2a ) + (b-2b)i = 2- i 3a – bi = 2- i…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

How does Fitzgerald use auditory imagery in The Great Gatsby?

Most of Fitzgerald’s auditory imagery in The Great Gatsby relates to money and materialism. When Nick describes Gatsby’s party next door, much of his description relates to the sounds of the…

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