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August 20, 2018 Educator

HISTORY

Compare the pros and cons of migrating from the South to the North. In what ways did moving to…

More than 6 million African Americans left the South during the Great Migration of the early twentieth century. Although some of those men and women went to the Midwest and West, most went north to…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

When is the theme forgiveness demonstrated in Thank You, M’am?

The theme of forgiveness is best demonstrated through the character of Mrs. Jones as she drags Roger home with her. After Roger tries to steal her purse, Mrs. Jones puts “a half-nelson”–a…

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OLD YELLER

Which character in Fred Gipson’s novel Old Yeller is described as shiftless?

The character in Fred Gipson’s 1956 novel of a family struggling to survive in post-Civil War Texas, and of the family’s 14-year-old boy, Travis, who finds and befriends the titular canine, Old…

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THE FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY

How did the books impact the students in The Freedom Writers Diary?

In The Freedom Writers Diary, books made a monumental impact on the students’ lives. Throughout the book, the students began reading about people from other cultures. Despite their physical or…

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HISTORY

Was Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal Program overall a success or failure?

Whether the New Deal was a success or a failure is largely a subjective opinion and will often be heavily based on an individual’s personal political views. As objectively as possible, here’s a by…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What did Mary Warren bring home to Goody Proctor in The Crucible ?

In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, Mary Warren brings her employer, Elizabeth Proctor, a gift in Act II: “Crossing to Elizabeth, taking a small rag doll from the pocket in her undershirt. I made…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In “To Kill A Mockingbird”, what quotes are there that consider Boo Radley a mockingbird?

Boo is the neighborhood mystery man, having not been seen outside his home since he was a teenager, when his mother promised he would no longer be a problem to anyone. The children–Scout, Jem, and…

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A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS

Is man the real mystery in “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings”?

Here, it’s not obvious whether you mean “man” in the sense of humanity as a whole or “the man” (with the article accidentally omitted) in reference to the old man with the wings. “A Very Old Man…

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RUMBLE FISH

What is the exposition in S. E. Hinton’s book Rumble Fish?

A writer uses the exposition to introduce the characters, setting, events, and any other relevant background information of a story; the exposition is always found at the beginning of a story….

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is a quote that demonstrates that Bob Ewell is a bad parent in To Kill a Mockingbird?

There are quite a few quotes that show that Bob Ewell is a poor parent. Right in the beginning of the book, Atticus describes Bob Ewell. He is a man who uses all of his relief checks from the…

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THE PIGMAN

How does John feel about death based on Lorraine’s narration in Chapter 2 of Paul Zindel’s The…

In the second chapter of Paul Zindel’s The Pigman, Lorraine, who is narrating the chapter, makes it very clear that the prospect of death doesn’t phase John.As Lorraine describes, John is a very…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

In Christopher Paul Curtis’s Bud, Not Buddy, what are Bud’s feelings toward foster homes?

In the beginning of the first chapter of Christopher Paul Curtis’s young reader’s novel Bud, Not Buddy, both the title character, Bud, and his friend Jerry learn that they have to leave the…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Why do you think Dickens writes about Pip’s visions first of Estella and then of Miss Havisham…

Dickens describes Pip’s first impressions, or visions, of Estella and Miss Havisham in order to convey to his reading public that not only the poor, but also the rich are imprisoned, although in a…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why is Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird an optimistic novel?

Harper Lee’s classic coming-of-age novel in the American South during the 1930s, To Kill a Mockingbird, is, indeed, an optimistic story. If Tom Robinson’s unjust conviction, imprisonment, and death…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What is Danforth’s response to Francis Nurse as he laments the trouble he has caused those who…

In Act Three, Francis Nurse, John Proctor, and Giles Corey present a petition to the court, signed by ninety-one people who attest that they have known their wives for many years and never saw any…

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OTHELLO

How are Emilia and Desdemona prejudiced (or victims of prejudice) in Othello?

Emilia and Desdemona have imbibed some racist ideas, and they are victims of misogyny. As far as we know, Desdemona is not particularly racist, though she says, “I saw Othello’s visage in his…

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Hey, lovers of Shakespeare. I’m working on a project and I could use your help. I’m…

There are many websites dedicated to tracking Shakesperian phrases that are commonly used. After going through a few sites here are a few that stuck out to me. I’ll also include some links at the…

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LITERATURE

What was the main conflict that Esperanza in Esperanza Rising had to face, and was it internal or…

Esperanza’s privileged life in Mexico is turned completely upside down when her father is murdered. Her uncles then step into her life, find a loophole in her father’s will and rob Esperanza and…

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ESSAY LAB

What are some interesting ways to start an autobiography?

There are a number of ways to begin an autobiography after initially glancing through old photos and igniting your memory; you can begin with a significant incident that has profoundly affected…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

One of the themes of this story is the relationship between good and evil. It can be argued…

In the Charles Dickens novel, Great Expectations, one of the themes is the relationship between good and evil. This theme comes up many times throughout the novel. At first, Pip makes the…

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HISTORY

What role did Marco Polo play in creating an increased interest in global trade?

Marco Polo is the most famous of Europeans who traveled through Asia in the 1200/1300s. This is due to the fact that he wrote a book about the travels he, along with his father and uncle, took from…

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THE LONDON EYE MYSTERY

What are two major events in the first six chapters of Siobhan Dowd’s The London Eye Mystery?

One of the most important events in chapter 4 of Siobhan Dowd’s The London Eye Mystery is the arrival of Salim and Aunt Glo at the Spark’s house. Throughout chapters 4 and 5, we get to know the…

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SCIENCE

The altitude of Polaris is 45 degrees and your local noon occurs at 7 PM Greenwich time. Locate…

Polaris (the North Star) can be used to determine latitude. Polaris is directly above the North pole, so for locations between the equator and the North pole, the angle of Polaris in the sky is a…

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THE CANTERBURY TALES

What details make The Canterbury Tales seem realistic?

In his masterpiece The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer does an exceptional job of rendering realistic characters from a variety of social standings and backgrounds. One of the primary ways that…

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ESSAY LAB

Revision is not the most crucial stage of the writing process. True or false?

FALSE. Revision is the most important stage of the writing process. During the writing process, students wish to put down their thoughts in a timely manner so that none will be lost. However, in…

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ESSAY LAB

The concluding sentence sums up the main purpose of your essay reemphasizing your thesis (without…

This depends on which teacher (audience) you’re writing for. Every writing teacher has different expectations and requirements for essays, I’m afraid, just like professional editors have unique…

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LITERATURE

Are time order and emphatic order common methods of organization?

Time order (also known as chronological order) and emphatic order (which means that ideas are presented and argued in the order of emphasis, often from the weakest to the strongest, but not…

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ESSAY LAB

A writer should always make the title of an essay based on the point of the composition. Is it…

I edited your question to reflect that what you are asking is whether the title of an essay should reflect the main idea of what is being written about. All writing that is done for the purpose of…

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ESSAY LAB

Summary description is not always necessary in good expository writing. True or false?

This is true: summary description is not always necessary in good expository writing. As a matter of fact, it all too often drags students away from the point of their essays, as it’s easier to…

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ANIMAL FARM

What causes the animals to finally rebel against Mr. Jones and his four farmhands in Animal Farm?

The animals revolt when Jones and the farmhands do not feed them. This is the story of a group of animals who decide that they have taken enough abuse. Mr. Jonas and his men often think about…

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ESSAY LAB

In some argumentative or persuasive essays, will you be arguing for a proposed solution to a…

Argumentative and persuasive essays are similar in that they both are about an issue on which even experts may differ. In other words, for example, you cannot write an argumentative essay on the…

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LITERATURE

Process categorizes people, things, or concepts into particular groups in order to draw…

The goal of process writing is to teach people about a process. Think of it as a “how-to” manual. Most technical writing is a form of process writing. An example would be the suggestions you might…

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ESSAY LAB

A piece of written composition needs not have a closing statement. True or false?

This statement would be definitely false. When you write an essay, which is what is assumed that you mean by “composition”, the closing statement is as necessary as the beginning statement. The…

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1984

How does technology impact humanity in the book 1984?

In 1984, there are lots of references to technology and its impact. The most obvious of these is the telescreen, the party’s means of spying on the people of Oceania. It monitors party members…

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COMMON SENSE

How does Paine’s initial disclaimer, and in particular its last sentence, compare with the…

In the closing of the initial disclaimer of Common Sense, Thomas Paine asserts that, The laying a country desolate with fire and sword, declaring war against the natural rights of all mankind, and…

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LAW AND POLITICS

The committee bill would like to reduce the maximum amount that an individual can give to a…

The key here is to think about the incentives each legislator has, and what their best response is to each other legislator’s actions.If enough other legislators are going to vote for the bill that…

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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

Why does Junior draw? What is the symbolic significance of his self-portraits in the first…

Because of his brain damage, Junior is left with several physical and mental disabilities. And when you consider the social difficulties facing every kid in middle school and high school, you…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What is the pattern of presidential election results since 1945 in the USA ?

In looking at the pattern of presidential results in the United States since 1945, there are several things to consider. One result is that the party in office tends to get reelected. Only twice…

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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, what is Ichabod Crane’s job?

Ichabod Crane has two jobs. His main profession is that of schoolmaster in the Sleepy Hollow schoolhouse. He is a strict teacher who is not afraid to use a birch on the unruly if he deems it…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

How does sociology help us to understand social issues like crime, poverty, and national…

Sociology helps us to understand social issues like these because it requires us to think about the ways in which our society affects these issues. We cannot just think about individuals and their…

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ARTS

What are two contemporary artworks that utilize idealism?

In art, Idealism is an attitude that often places special value on ideas and ideals. Idealism will often hyperbolize the meaning of an object by transforming its aesthetic value. This movement is…

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SCIENCE

What compound(s) make(s) up about3/4s of the earth’s crust?

The mineral silica, which is silicon dioxide or SiO2, makes up 60% of the earth’s crust. Alumina, which is Al2O3, makes up 15% so these two compounds combined account for about 3/4 of the earth’s…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What do the servants do to cause a fight at the beginning of Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet by…

The beginning of Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is intended to give a concrete example of the extreme nature of the feud between the Capulet and Montague families in…

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SCIENCE

The Solubility of baking soda in water at room temperature is 9.30 g/100 ml. What is…

The solubility is the maximum amount of a substance that will dissolve at a given temperature. A saturated solution contains that maximum amount that can be dissolved, so the solubility of 9.30…

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GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SOCKS

Who are the main characters in George Washington’s Socks book? What are their individual…

The main character in this book is Matt Carlton, the leader of the Adventure Club. His friends are Katie, Hooter, Quentin, and Tony. Israel is a soldier in the Continental Army that Matt meets…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Identify the allusion made in the title of the The Crucible.

The word “crucible” has two definitions that are especially pertinent to the play. First, it is a piece of lab equipment, a container that would be used to hold something that it is being heated…

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LOVE AMONG THE RUINS

What critical theories can be applied to Robert Browning’s “Love among the Ruins”?

A literary theory is something intended to give an adequate explanation of a literary text. Thus all critical theories can be applied to Robert Browning’s “Love among the Ruins,” with different…

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THE OPEN WINDOW

How can a continuation of the story be written which would tell what would happen if Mrs….

It seems quite likely that Framton Nuttel would tell his sister what had happened to him at the Sappletons’ home. A continuation of Saki’s story would probably introduce Framton’s sister. Framton…

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ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS

What are the main characters in the story “One Thousand Dollars”?

The main characters in O. Henry’s short story “One Thousand Dollars” are the young man named Robert Gillian and Miss Hayden. Interestingly, the name Gillian means “youthful,” and it is a youthful,…