How does “Boys and Girls” by Alice Munro relate to imagination?
- MATH
code cracking 9 19, ,13,1,3,2,5,20,8, ,1, ,8,5,18,15,?,
We are asked to decipher the following code: 9,19,13,1,3,2,5,20,8,1,8,5,18,15 There are a number of simple cipher types ranging from simple to very complex. This is a type of substitution cipher;…
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- THE BET
In “The Bet,” while listing the things he despises, why does the lawyer put “freedom” ahead…
Between “freedom and life and health,” which would be the first wish of a prisoner who has been under rigorous solitary confinement for fifteen continuous years? Most probably, it would be…
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- BOYS AND GIRLS
How does “Boys and Girls” by Alice Munro relate to imagination?
In Alice Munro’s story “Boys and Girls,” gender roles are explored and one of the ways the narrator finds her voice is through her stories. At night after she and her brother sing, she makes up…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How is Mercutio presented in Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet?
Mercuito is a very entertaining character. He is full of puns, ribald sexual allusions, and florid speeches like his famous “Queen Mab” speech. He is clever, witty and serves as a sort of foil for…
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- HISTORY
How many members were in the Ku-Klux-Klan in 1865?
If the year in this question is correct, this has the potential to be a trick question. The Ku Klux Klan was not formally established until 1867 when a general organization convention was held. By…
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- SCIENCE
Why epoxide is not considered as heterocyclic compound?
Epoxide is a type of cyclic ether. It is a three-atom ring composed of two carbons attached to oxygen. As to the definition, epoxides, also called as ethylene oxide, are classified as heterocyclic…
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- SCIENCE
If the mass of the bob of a pendulum is increased by a factor of 3, the period of the pendulum…
The time period of a pendulum is a function of its length only and does not depend on the mass of its bob. Mathematically, the time period of a pendulum can be written as: T=2πLg−−√T=2πLg where…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How could a reader write a letter to Daisy as if they were Gatsby? The letter should be the one…
Wow, what a great assignment! Well, some important things to consider here would be voice, conflict, and themes. Voice: The tone, diction, and syntax that create a characterIn The Great Gatsby,…
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- THE CHASER
Why is the old man in “The Chaser” nameless?
The author probably had at least two reasons for not assigning a name to the old man. One was that the old man was engaged in an illegal business and probably preferred to remain anonymous. There…
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- REFERENCE
What are factors that affect reading?
Many factors that affect reading include comprehension/fluency, vocabulary, background knowledge, and frequency. Comprehension/fluency: You can be a good reader and tear through a book quickly, but…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
What is the resolution of the novel Frankenstein?
The novel resolves, or ends, with these three events: Victor Frankenstein dies on Robert Walton’s ship The Monster finds Victor dead and then jumps off the ship and into the cold arctic to go off…
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- SCIENCE
When you create a primary cell, why is it that a noble and a unnoble metal generate more…
Electrical current is the flow of electrons within an electrical circuit. In the conditions you have described, remember electrons have a negative charge, while hydrogen ions have a positive…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
What does poetry appreciation mean? How can people appreciate poetry?
Appreciation means to recognize and/or enjoy the good qualities of someone or something. Poetry appreciation is that attitude about poetry. Some people flat out enjoy reading poetry. There…
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- HISTORY
There is no official definition of what is and is not “real history.” The definition of “real history,” then, can differ from historian to historian. My own view is that real history is…
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- SISTER OF MY HEART
What are three good topics to research about Sister of My Heart?
I am a little unclear as to exactly what you might mean by “topics to research.” If you mean themes from the story, I can help with that. It is possible that you mean research topics in the real…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Trends in newspaper readership over the past few years show that readership isA. at an all-time…
You have chosen the correct answer for this question. Newspaper readership is at an all-time low in the United States these days. Many newspapers have stopped publishing and many others have had…
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- OLIVER TWIST
In Oliver Twist, what did Charles Dickens mean when he wrote the line, “we’ve just taken them out…
In the desperately poor and exceedingly peculiar world in which Charles Dickens’ protagonist, Oliver Twist, finds himself, a pocket-handkerchief is considered an item of luxury, despite their…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
______ is an example of infotainment.A. Reporting on a peace agreement in the Middle EastB. A…
You have chosen the correct answer for this question. Option E, showing a police chase, is definitely the best example (among the options given) of infotainment. Infotainment is somewhat difficult…
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- SISTER OF MY HEART
Describe Anju and Sudha’s schooling and how they get married in “Sister of My Heart.” What are…
In the story, Sudha and Anju live with their mothers, Nalini and Gouri, and their aunt Pishi. The girls attend a convent school together and consider themselves sisters even though they are really…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
When a news organization focuses on the Americans who died in a bombing rather than on the group…
The correct answer here is to say that the media is engaging in framing when it focuses on the American victims of a terror attack rather than on the group that carried out the attack. It would,…
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- THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND
What did Kit mean when she said “mercy was the pivot about whom the whole household moved”?
That quote is from chapter 6. Mercy is a great character. She is patient, kind, steadfast, loving, caring, etc. In a lot of ways, Mercy is the exact opposite of Kit. Kit tries hard, but she…
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- OTHELLO
Compare and Contrast how Iago sees Desdemona and how Cassio sees Desdemona.
Firstly, Iago’s perception is informed by his misogyny. It is clear throughout the play that Iago has a generally negative attitude towards women. This becomes clear in his demeanour towards…
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- RELIGION
Does the word of God teach a rapture of believers, and where is the scripture to back this up?…
There are quite a few verses in the Bible used by some to point to a rapture of believers. While some point to the return of Jesus Christ or the separation of believers from non believers, the most…
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- WHIRLIGIG
What does the whirligig symbolize in chapter 6, “Bellevue, Washington,” in the book “Whirligig?”
In this chapter, we follow Tony, a fifth-grader with Korean ancestry who lives with an adoptive family. Because of his Asian heritage, his mother insists that he take Suzuki violin lessons. Tony…
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- THE COLD EQUATIONS
Tom Godwin’s short story “The Cold Equations” opens in suspense and conflict. What do you predict…
Tom Godwin’s short story “The Cold Equations” opens with suspense because the reader immediately knows an unidentified being is in the ship with pilot Barton. However, the conflict does not develop…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, how does Arnold’s decision to pursue hope…
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, Junior’s decision to pursue hope by going to a different school changes his perspective on the world around him by showing him that hope is real….
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- SCIENCE
Consider the three major classes of biologically important molecules: proteins, lipids, and…
A miniprep procedure is used to isolate plasmid DNA from bacterial cells. The cells are first lysed and then the DNA is adsorbed onto a silica membrane. The membrane is then washed before the DNA…
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- SCIENCE
True or false? Some acids are corrosive.
This is a true statement. A corrosive substance is one that will damage other materials with which is comes into contact. Corrosion of metals is another term for oxidation, and acids tend to…
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- REFERENCE
What is a principle you want to live your life by and why?
A principle I’d like to live my life by would be, “Accept yourself exactly as you are but never stop trying to learn and grow.” Accepting yourself and all your flaws is the biggest struggle…
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- CEREMONY
In Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko, is Tayo edging toward failure or healing? What is the author…
Tayo is edging toward healing. We know this in part because his healing is foreshadowed by the story he instinctively tells during the rain. The story, told while trying to hold on to the blanket…
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- ESSAY LAB
Can someone please help me rewrite or fix those mistakes on my argumentative paper attached… 3 images
You have a very well organized essay here, but the issues your teacher has raised do point out the main problem: your supports don’t necessarily prove either your thesis or your topic sentences….
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- LITERATURE
Explain the difference between romanticism and rationalism
Romanticism and rationalism are two schools of thought borne partially of the Enlightenment. Particularly in their literary manifestations, it is beneficial to consider them as important modes of…
- ANIMAL FARM
What household items could represent Benjamin in Animal Farm?
Benjamin, the donkey, is presented as a somewhat aloof and reticent character who is just as intelligent as any of the pigs. He is also painted as stubborn and not very communicative. He rarely…
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- SCIENCE
Are calories and cellular respiration the same? What is the connection between them?
Calories and cellular respiration aren’t really the same but they’re related. A calorie is a unit of energy. The food that an organism consumes contains chemical potential energy that’s measured in…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Are any of Charles Darnay’s actions portrayed as heroic?
While Sydney Carton is usually held up for his heroic sacrifice at the end of the novel, Charles Darnay also has his moments. His rejection of his wealth and estate because of the oppressive nature…
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- HISTORY
What did Carthaginians trade and with whom? How does this support the fact that they had a…
The Carthaginians traded a variety of goods. One of their most important goods was purple dye. This dye was valuable because purple was the color favored by royalty. This dye came from the…
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- HISTORY
What would happen if the Panama Canal were ever to close?
If the Panama Canal were to close, the major impact would be on the United States. This closure would impact its economy and its military. If the canal were to close, the US military would become…
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- SCIENCE
What do fossil fuels and renewable energy sources have in common?
Fossil fuels, also known as non-renewable sources of energy, include fuels like coal, petroleum, natural gas, etc. These fuels have taken millions of years to form and are thus in a limited…
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- HISTORY
Why was the Panama Canal a feat of engineering ?
The Panama Canal project was marred by Yellow Fever and Malaria during the early stages of development. This is especially true during the attempts by the French to build a canal across the…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In the novel, Lord of the Flies, what is Ralph uneasy about in the beginning? Who comforts him…
Ralph, is in fact, mostly unconcerned. He relishes the idea about being on an island as illustrated by the following quotes: Ralph danced out into the hot air of the beach and then returned as a…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
Describe four character traits of Darry using details from the The Outsiders
Hard-working: Darry was forced to make several significant sacrifices in order to keep his family together after the death of his parents. Darry did not accept an athletic scholarship to go to…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
From whom does Candy seek advice before allowing Carlson to shoot his dog in Steinbeck’s Of Mice…
Candy seeks judgment, perhaps, more than advice from Slim before handing over his dog to Carlson. Early in Chapter 3 when Carlson enters the bunkhouse after losing at horseshoes by the barn, he…
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- NO-NO BOY
Which characters in the book “No-No Boy” by John Okada are representative of each of the five…
The five stages of grief were originally created to chart the emotions of terminally ill patients, but can also be applied to any situation which is emotionally charged and focused on loss. The…
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- GATHERING BLUE
How is Kira’s opinion about Jamison changing?
Kira first meets Jamison while she is on trial for her life. She must decide whether to defend herself or allow an appointed defender to manage her case. She doubts whether someone who doesn’t know…
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- THE HOBBIT
If mere luck is not responsible for Bilbo’s success, what is?
Although luck is a factor, most of Bilbo’s success can be attributed to how clever and capable he is. His whole journey is started because Gandalf believes that he is the most qualified person…
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- SCIENCE
In trees, this, which is made up of dead phloem, protects the phloem beneath it.
Probably the best answer would be bark, or tree bark. The cells that compose the phloem become part of what is known as a yearly ring of tree growth. These rings of vascular tissue are pushed in…
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- FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER
In From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, why does Claudia enjoy planning?
At the beginning of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Claudia, the main character, is planning to run away. The author, E.L. Konigsburg, writes on the first page that: She…
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- SCIENCE
How can one become a great scientist, and what is the basic knowledge of science that one should…
I wish becoming a great scientist was as simple as getting good knowledge of some areas of science. In general, all the scientists need good knowledge of few sub-disciplines of science, depending…
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- HISTORY
Why might Cubans have resented the Platt Amendment? 1 image
The Platt Amendment was attached to an act of Congress in 1901. It basically established Cuba as a protectorate of the United States. It forbade Cuba from going into debt and entering into treaties…
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- LINGUISTICS
What is the difference between to + verb and modal verb?
In English language, to + verb is used in an infinitival construction (a clause in which the verb is infinite). An infinite verb is a type of non-finite verb (there are two more types of non-finite…
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