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August 17, 2018 Educator

SCIENCE

How much does a normal marshmellow weight?

You can estimate the weight of foods by referring to the nutrition information on the package. Marshmallows very in size and density, so it is difficult to determine what constitutes a ‘normal’…

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THE BIBLE

What are the portraits of Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? How do they…

Mark, Matthew, and Luke are known as the “synoptic gospels”, as they include many of the same stories and follow a similar chronology. Most scholars assume that Mark was the oldest of the synoptics…

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BUSINESS

Problem #1 Sunnyside Corp. has approached your firm for $1.2 million in funding. You have been…

Based on the case, the strengths of the Sunnyside Corp are: Strong reputation Solid performance track record Steady, stable, and reasonably sufficient internal cash-flow Steady growth Direct sales…

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SCIENCE

Planet X has the same mass as the Earth, but 1/2 the radius. (Planet X is more dense than the…

Hello! 1) Your mass is your own characteristic, it wouldn’t change if you left Earth. 2) Your weight is the force with which you press on the surface. By Newton’s Third Law this force has the same…

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HISTORY

What were the issues, ideas, and concepts behind the formation of our government system?

There were many issues that needed to be decided at the Constitutional Convention. One issue that needed to be resolved was how many representatives each state would have in Congress. The large…

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HISTORY

What are five facts about culture? How does culture shape a person and influence their lifestyle?

Nearly every decision that a person makes during the course of their day is shaped by culture. These decision include what clothes you will put on in the morning, what routines you have for…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

Do Sam and Eric (Samneric) admit their involvement in Simon’s death in Lord of the Flies? What is…

The twins are embarrassed at taking part in Simon’s death, so they pretend they were not there. Simon dies after the boys have a ceremonial dance during the pig roast and accidentally kill him,…

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THE VELDT

What is the nursery in “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury?

The nursery in “The Veldt” is a very large room that displays interactive, immersive computer simulations that respond to and reflect the thoughts of the participants. In short, it is like an…

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LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

What idea does the text suggest about the encountering of painful truths in “Lamb to the…

The idea that “Lamb to the Slaughter” suggests about encountering painful truths is that when these events happen in a person’s life, as they almost inevitably do with everybody, they have a…

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THE ODYSSEY

Compare the lives of Telemachus, son of Odysseus, and Orestes, son of Agamemnon. How have each of…

Telemachus in Homer’s Odyssey and Orestes in Aeschylus’ Oresteia are both portrayed as loyal sons to their fathers, albeit in very different circumstances. In the case of Telemachus, his father…

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MASS MEDIA, PROPAGANDA & PUBLIC OPINION

I need a topic for a research paper about mass media.

One interesting way of approaching this assignment is to do a comparison of mass media coverage of a particular event or issue across different national or linguistic traditions. For example, you…

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HISTORY

Explain the reasons why the Weimar Government was unpopular up to 1925.

The Weimar Republic was unpopular with the people of Germany. The main reason why this government was unpopular was because Germany faced serious economic problems. After World War I, Germany went…

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REFERENCE

How do I manage my time when studying for multiple exams in a short period of time?

Well, this is a tough one, 9 exams and 6 days. Since you are also carrying 3 backlogs, I assume, acing the exams is not the top priority here, clearing all the exams is. Well, to be frank, there is…

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HISTORY

What was the impact of Nazi policies on women? Please provide quotes to support the answer.

Women in Nazi-controlled Germany were expected to be the center of family life. Joseph Goebbels, Reich Minister of Propaganda, stated, “the mission of women is to be beautiful and to bring…

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HISTORY

Describe the cultural aspects of the Byzantine Empire.

The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of the Roman Empire which was strategically located in Asia Minor. In 330 C.E., Emperor Constantine relocated Rome’s ancient imperial capital and founded…

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RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI

What words tell Rikki is a curious character in “Rikki Tikki Tavi”?

Rikki-tikki is always described as curious, and almost impossible to frighten. A mongoose by its very nature seems to be a curious creature. When Rikki-tikki first washes up on the family’s…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Can one consider the opening line of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice as being spoken through…

Some scholars, such as Carole Moses, have noted that the distinction between Elizabeth’s voice and the omniscient third-person narrator’s voice is often blurred in Jane Austen’s Pride and…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Please help me understand the phrase “equivalent up to ties.” 1 image

The meaning of the phrase “equivalent up to ties” might become a little clearer if you continue to read the excerpt that you have provided here. It becomes clear that this phrase means that…

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SCIENCE

A box with a mass of 34 kg slides along a frictionless board resting at an angle of 34 degrees to…

The box slides down a frictionless board. Since, the board is at an angle, we can resolve the weight component of the box in two different components: horizontal to the board and vertical to the…

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UNBROKEN: A WORLD WAR II STORY OF SURVIVAL, RESILIENCE, AND REDEMPTION

What are some quotes that show resilience?

In his WWII exploits, Louis Zamperini’s resilience took the form of mental and psychological resilience more than physical resilience. Trapped on the raft after their plane crash without food or…

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THE GRAVEYARD BOOK

Define and explain the Genre for the Graveyard book.

The Graveyard Book is not defined by any one genre; instead, the novel is a combination of the horror, paranormal fantasy, and Gothic genres, depicting a Bildungsroman storyline. The story centers…

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RAYMOND’S RUN

How do Raymond’s actions change Squeaky’s view of him?

Squeaky suddenly sees Raymond as a human being with great possibilities at the climax of the short story “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara. Toward the end of the May Day Race, Squeaky…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What is the significance of the statement “Et tu Brute”?

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare is based on an historical event, the assassination of Julius Caesar by a group of conspirators who wished to restore the Roman Republic, rather than seeing Rome…

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WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS

In the poem “The Cat and the Moon” by Yeats there are similarities (the phases as the cat’s eyes…

The poem “The Cat and The Moon” was originally written by Yeats as part of a play, first produced in 1917. The first two quatrains of the poem open the play, the second two quatrains appear a short…

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SCIENCE

What is each planet’s length of rotation around the sun?

Not including Pluto, our solar system’s 8 planets range in rotational length from 3 Earth months to 165 Earth years and their orbits around the sun range from 223,700,000 to 7,562,300,000 miles. It…

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HISTORY

Was the Cold War good for humanity?

The answer to this question depends mainly on what you think the world would have been like if the Cold War had not happened. If you envision a world of peace and justice without the Cold War,…

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REFERENCE

Identify the general steps in developing the different types (i.e., formats) of questionnaires,…

There are three types of questionnaire formats that are applied during research for purposes of data collection. Structured questionnaires are questionnaires that only include closed questions….

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SONNET 87

Comment on the theme of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 87.

The speaker of this sonnet has been rejected by another person, perhaps a lover. The speaker has lost his beloved to a rival. This sonnet is said to belong to a group of 10 Shakespearean sonnets…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What are the three main branches in government and what do they do?

There are three branches of our government. Each branch has a different job. The branches are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch makes our laws. It consists…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Benny Smith has a long record, which includes a prior burglary, domestic violence, and possession…

In order to complete a criminal history report in chronological order, you would need specific dates for convictions. This will help you in determining the exact order of Benny Smith’s crimes on…

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THE CANTERBURY TALES

How does feudalism connect to Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales?

Feudalism was a strict caste system, essentially. People were born into one of the categories and, for the most part, could not move up or down between them. The pyramid-like system was topped by…

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FIESTA, 1980

How can I write an essay which looks at how the author uses writing techniques to explore the…

Yunior’s nausea is supposedly caused by something associated with the van. The prevailing theory is that it is the upholstery. However, his nausea might be psychological. And this might have…

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HOLES

In Louis Sachar’s novel Holes, what, according to Counselor Pendanski, is the one rule Stanley…

In Louis Sachar’s novel Holes, Counselor Pendanski is a sympathetic character who appears to have the protagonist’s best interests at heart. When Stanley arrives at camp, Pendanski is the second…

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TRIFLES

What can you conclude about Mrs. Wright’s behavior after reading pages 6-8 in Trifles?

Susan Glaspell’s one act play is best known for exploring the evolution of traditional gender roles for women in the 19th Century; while the play acknowledges the divide between the public sphere…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

How does Jane Austen handle of the theme that human life is limited by the failings of pride and…

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is set in a small town among a class generally known as the gentry, those who have primarily inherited rather than earned their money. Despite this, there are…

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SPEECH TO THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION

What persuasive technique does Henry use in the first two sentences of his speech? What do you…

The first two lines of The Speech to the Virginia Convention are: “Mr. President: No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities of the very worthy gentlemen who have…

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CHANNEL FIRING

I need help understanding the imagery and symbolism in Thomas Hardy’s “Channel Firing”.

Let’s take a quick moment and define your literary terms before analyzing Hardy’s poem: Imagery: the use of figurative language to appeal to the senses (sight, touch, smell, taste, sound,…

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SCIENCE

How does one evaluate the regulation of safe working practices in a scientific workplace?

The safe working practices in a scientific workplace are governed by various agencies, including (but not limited to) NIOSH, OSHA, etc. These have been formulated to protect the health and…

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SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL

What are the main areas of conflict in the first three acts of the play School for Scandal by…

“School for Scandal” by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, although written later than the classic “Restoration” comedies, is still quite similar in that it is a comedy of manners. Its main characters are…

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HISTORY

Why are the Salem Witch Trials important to U.S. history?

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692-1693 represent a dark time in America’s history, but also offer many opportunities for understanding the nation’s past. For the historian, the trials offer a wealth…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Motive is one of the main themes that law enforcement must identify in order to prevent future…

The Rational Choice Theory is the re-imagined classical criminology theory. The theory is traced to Cesare Beccaria, who utilized the influence of the economy to expand the classic theory. In…

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LITERATURE

What is Banyuwangi?

Located in Indonesia, Banyuwangi is a district located in the easternmost part of Java where the Bali Strait separates Banyuwangi from the island of Bali. It has a distinctive culture influenced by…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Analyze criminology theories associated with digital crime, and compare and contrast the various…

First, I will briefly introduce some major, contemporary criminology theories: 1) Space Transition Theory Developed by Dr. K. Jaishankar, this theory has seven postulates. This theory aims to…

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HISTORY

Where in the world does oral tradition still flourish today?

Oral tradition–stories and information transmitted through speech rather than writing–has existed throughout human history. Oral tradition has flourished most in rural areas with low literacy…

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SCIENCE

In a recent survey of students who graduated from a large public high school, nine out of ten…

The accuracy of this information can be verified by a review of the students’ school transcripts. And the surveyor would be able to ascertain if nine out of ten students really got the grade they…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Why might Candy cling to this idea of Curley’s wife as a tart?

Curley’s wife presents a threat to Candy. Her insistence on socializing with the men puts them in a potentially disastrous position (and at least an awkward one). She also displays some…

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THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER

Describe the most interesting incident in the story The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

That’s a really hard question, because “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” is so full of interesting incidents. It is hard to just pick one. I have always liked the opening fence painting sequence…

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MARK TWAIN

When and where was Mark Twain born? When did he die?

Samuel Clemens, who later took the pen name Mark Twain, was born on November 30, 1835 in a tiny town called Florida in Missouri. An interesting fact about Mark Twain is that he was born when…

ALL SUMMER IN A DAY

How does Margot cause the main conflict in “All Summer in a Day”?

Margot causes the main conflict in Ray Bradbury’s “All Summer in a Day” because she writes a poem that describes what the sun will look like when it comes out. This is what Margot’s poem said: “I…