I have to write a radio news report on the Tom Robinson trial. What should I include?I have to…
- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
I have to write a radio news report on the Tom Robinson trial. What should I include?I have to…
In my opinion, you have to include the following things: You have to say who the people are and what the defendant is accused of. In other words, you have to say that Tom is a black man. You have…
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- ESSAY LAB
I am writing a paragraph on goals. Can you give me a topic sentence that has both a “topic “…
You appear to be looking for a simple topic sentence, which is easy enough to do based on your example. Because a topic sentence is part of something greater or bigger, though, it’s important that…
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- BALLAD OF BIRMINGHAM
When reading this poem do you find yourself more engaged with the emotion or the information in…
Primarily because this ballad is a tribute to innocent children, the readers find themselves touched by the poignancy and irony of the poem, rather than the information. Besides, the facts are…
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- BALLAD OF BIRMINGHAM
What is the main response to “Ballad of Birmingham”?
This poem is a tribute to the children who were sacrificial victims of the Civil Rights Movement. Written as a ballad, the poem has been set to music and sung prior to its 1965 publication. The…
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- ESSAY LAB
What would you include and how would you organize a persuasive essay saying that over the counter…
A persuasive essay trying to convince people that some over the counter drugs should not be sold to just anyone without limits could contain any or all of the following arguments: 1) Some of those…
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- THE PRINCE
Who was Cesare Borgia in The Prince?
I edited your question since you can only ask one question at a time. Cesare Borgia was a member of a notorious Renaissance family led by Alexandre Borgia, who was a Pope. He was not your average…
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- JOHN DRYDEN
What is the critical analysis of “Epigram on Milton” by John Dryden?
Epigram on Milton Three Poets, in three distant Ages born,Greece, Italy’, and England did adorn. The First in loftiness of thought surpassed; The Next in Majesty; in both the Last. The force of…
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- MATH
Multiply using expanded forms and distibutive law 45*7 56*7 145*2 415*6
By distributive law of multiplication over addition iis fiven by: a(b+c) = ab+bc. Or (b+c)a = ba+ca . Therefore 45*7 = (40+5)7 45*7 = 40*7+5*7 45*7= 280+35 45*7 = 315. 56*7 = (50+6)7 56*7=…
- POETRY
Poetic language is the use of any of the literary/poetic language techniques that are used by poets to convey their message. The following are some of the most common: Figurative Language…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What is the symbolic meaning of the relationship between Pearl and the Governor in the Governor…
With Governor Bellingham and Pearl there is a duality that they share. The leader of the Puritan community is dressed in an elaborate ruff much like that of the “antiquated fashion of King James’s…
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- MATH
Determine a and b and solve the equation x^4-7x^3+21x^2+ax+b=0 if 1+2i is the root of equation.
x^4-7x^3+21x^2+ax+b = 0 has a root 1+2i . Therefore the conjugate of 1+2i is also a root of the given equation. The conjugate of 1+2i is 1-2i. Therefore , (x-(1+2i)) and (x-(1-2i)) are the factors…
- THE GREAT GATSBY
Discuss the details that Gatsby shares with Nick about his past in chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby.
Gatsby seems to very carefully reveal characteristics of his past. He lets Nick know information in a very non-specific manner being careful to lay out very specific details. For example, he was…
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- MATH
Calculate (z1+1)^10+(z2+1)^10. z1, z2 are the solutions of equation z^2+z+1.
Let the solution of z^2+z+1= 0 be z1and z2. To find (z1+1)^10+(z2+1)^10. Solution: Z1 and z2 are given to be the roots of z^2+z+1 = 0 So, (z1+1) and (z2+1) must be the roots of the equation,…
- CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Why is Cyrano de Bergerac considered to be written in the Restoration Baroque style?
Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac is one of my favorite plays, though I must confess I’ve never particularly tried to categorize or classify it by theatrical style. I’m not a theatre aficionado,…
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- MATH
If x1 and x2 are the roots of equation x^2+x+1=0, find x1^10+x2^10=?
x^2+x+1 = 0. To find the x1^10 +x2^10 By the relation between the roots and coefficients, x1+x2 = -1/1 = -1. where x1 and x2 are the roots of the given equation Multiply the equation by x-1. Then…
- THE NECKLACE
At the end of “The Necklace,” by Guy de Maupassant, can anyone guess what will happen next?
The way you answer this depends on whether you are a positive person or a negative one. Do you think that Madame Loisel will experience a change or will she not? There is no way to really know…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
From which root-word has the term “epic” been derived? Mention briefly its features.
An epic is a larger than life story told often in a lengthy narrative. Most commonly in literature, we see the epic poem (i.e. The Odyssey, Beowulf). Epic can be derived from several middle…
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- THROUGH THE TUNNEL
Jerry is referred to as a “young English boy.” What might you ask about his age?”Through the…
One may well ask about the significance of Jerry’s age. As an eleven-year-old, Jerry is probably pre-pubescent and longing to no longer be considered a child. While he loves his mother, he…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
Give a short and simple definition of “Dramatic Monologue” with at least one example.
A dramatic monologue is text meant to be spoken by a character in a play, but sometimes this device is used as the “speaking voice” of dramatic poem or verse. The monologue reveals a character’s…
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- REFERENCE
How many times on an average do u shop in a month and from where…? How many times on an…
You’d have to define “shop”. I will define “shop” as making any new purchase of goods or services. To answer your question, about once a week I shop for gas and usually from Shell or BP. About…
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- HISTORY
Which of Emperor Augustus’s actions would seem less than admirable from a 21st century…
That is a good question, and there will, undoubtedly, be many answers. In my opinion, we, as modern day Americans, would not appreciate Augustus’ hold on power. With the ascension of Augustus, he…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
I am going to write a 1500 word essay on Shakespeare’s Othello, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juilet.I…
The essay you describe is a perfect set-up for a paper that compares and contrasts these three plays. Enotes has some great step-by-step advice about this sort of essay (link is below). I’ll give…
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- MATH
Evaluate the limit (x^3-27)/(x^2-9) x–>3
To find the lt (x^3-27)/(x^2-9) as x–>3. If we put x = 3, then (x^3-27)/(x^2-9) becomes (3^3-27)/(3^2-9) = (27-27)/(9-9) = 0/0 form. Since x – 3 makes both numerator and denominator zero, by…
- THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF
Write the character sketch of Bill Driscoll in “The Ransom of Red Chief.””The Ransom of Red…
Bill Driscoll of “The Ransom of Red Chief” is a con-man who, along with his partner Sam, decides to kidnap the son of a prominent citizen of the small town of Summit, Alabama. With Sam, Bill…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
In Shakespeare’s time, people used the four humours (earth, wind, water, and fire – or- choleric, melancholic, sanguine, and phlegmatic) to describe all sorts of things. It was believed that each…
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- MATH
Solve for x, y , z. 3x+4y+2z=10 x+2y+3z=6 3x+2y+z=4
Solve for x, y , z. 3x+4y+2z=10……….(1) x+2y+3z=6……………(2) 3x+2y+z=4…………….(3) (1)- (3): (3x+4y+2z)-(3x+2y+z) = 10-4 2y+z = 6…………(4) 3(2)-(1): 3(x+2y+3z) – (3x+4y+2z)…
- HAMLET
In Hamlet, how does Hamlet contrast himself with the young Norweigan Prince in act 4 scene 4?
To my mind, this soliloquy runs the risk of being overlooked in terms of what it reveals about Hamlet at this stage of the play, so well done for focussing on it! In Act IV scene 4 Hamlet meets…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
What is the origin of the term ‘Antithesis’? Define it.
The word antithesis was originally a Greek word that meant “setting opposite”; derived from the parts “anti-” (“against”) and “thesis” (“position”). The word is generally used to denote an opposite…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
In a feminist criticism, subversive comedy refers to the concept of female writers using various comedy constructs to point out, undermine and subvert the traditional hierarchy of paternalistic…
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- MATH
Prove that arcsin(3x-4x^3)-3arcsinx=0
arcsin(3x-4x^3) -3arcsinx = 0. We use the fact that f(f^-1(x) ) = x . We know sin2A = 2sinAcosA. Cos2A = 1-2sin^2A Sin 3A = sin(2A+A) = sin2A*cosA +cos2A*sinA Sin3A = 2sinA*cos^2A +…
- MATH
To find Int cox^2x dx. We know that cos2x = (cosx)^2 – (sin^x)^2 cos2x = (cosx)^2 -(1-coxx)^2 cos2x = 2(cosx)^2-1. Add 1 and rewrite by changeing the sides: Therefore (cosx)^2 = (1+cos2x)/2. We…
- BIOLOGY
What unique ability do DNA molecules have? Why is this ability so important?
Because DNA is a double helix with two chains that are complementary, either side may act as a template for its replication. DNA is the only molecule that can copy itself. Its subunits are called…
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- ANIMAL FARM
What does Napoleon’s announcement (that Animal Farm will return to its original name Manor Farm)…
In my opinion, this announcement by Napoleon shows that he is really no different from any of the human beings. In other words, he is just as willing to exploit and abuse animals. He is not…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
Give an etymological definition of Allegory.
In the 14th century, variations of allegory surfaced in Latin, Greek and French. Although each maintained the root “allegor” their ending suffixes varied from “ia” to “ie.” All had a meaning that…
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- MATH
A parabolla passes through the points (1,0), (2,2), (3,10). Deterine its equation.
The equation of a parabola is a second degree equation in x. We assume y(x)= ax^2+bx+c. Since the points (1,0), (2,2) and (3,10) are on the parabola , the coordinates should satisfy the equation…
- MATH
In the tri angles of a triangle angle B exceeds twice angle A by 15. Express the measure of angle…
The interior angle sum of a triangle is equal to 180 degrees. Therefore, A + B + C = 180. When we translate the statement from words into an equation we have: B = 2A + 15. We can substitute (2A +…
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- EVELINE
What kinds of indirect characterization are employed in Eveline?
While there are four different ways in which authors develop their characters using indirection characterization– through a physical description through the thoughts of the character through…
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- A REFUSAL TO MOURN THE DEATH, BY FIRE, OF A CHILD IN LONDON
Give the summary of the poem “A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London.”
In my opinion, this poem is about the poet’s attitudes towards death. He rejects the way that people usually think about death. To him, death is just a natural process, one in which the person…
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- MATH
Solve the problem.An open box is to be formed from a rectangular sheet of tin 20*32 in cutting…
A rectangular shape has the volume of: V = A*h A-the area of the base h-height of the box The area of the base is the area of a rectangle, whose width and length are: w = 20 – 2x l = 32 – 2x A =…
- RELIGION
Where are the places that a Christian worships?
A Christian can worship anywhere in the sense that prayer is worship and prayer can be done literally anywhere and at any time. As far as more formal worship goes, Christian worship is generally…
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- SCIENCE
What is the concentration of diluted acid if 10cm3 of concentrated HCl are diluted to 100cm3 and…
According to the information given first 10 cm^3 of HCl was diluted to 100 cm^3 of HCl. The diluted acid reacted with 40 cm^3 of NaOH with a concentration of 0.05 M. Now we need to find the…
- THE HANDMAID’S TALE
In The Handmaid’s Tale, why is it significant that Offred remembers her life before Gilead…
I think the flashbacks we get to life before Gilead through Offred’s mind serve to form an incredibly important function. Juxtaposing happier memories of her life with her husband and their child…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In Of Mice and Men, is George’s final act toward Lennie justified?
Absolutely. Assuming that you are talking about George killing Lennie, what he did was absolutely justified and might even have been the only moral thing he could have done. George knows that what…
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- MATH
A, B and C are terms of an AP and 2^A , 2^B and 2^C are terms of a GP. Are there any integer…
If A,B,C are the terms of an AP then the middle terms is the arithmetical mean of the neighbor terms: B = (A+C)/2 We’ll cross multiply and we’ll get: 2B = (A+B) (1) If 2^A,2^B,2^C are the terms of…
- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
What is the theme and plot of “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe?Please give some reasons.
THE PLOT. Montressor has decided to enact vengeance upon an old adversary, Fortunato, for some undetermined offense. The story takes place at an unnamed location (probably 18th or 19th century…
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- EVERYDAY USE
In “Everyday Use”, compare the characters of Dee and Maggie.
What is vital to understanding this story is first of all identifying how Dee and Maggie differ, as your question asks, but then you must also go on to consider how Mama’s relationship with both of…
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- THE GILDED SIX-BITS
What is the plot in The Gilded Six-Bits? How is greed related?
Greed might be one theme of Zora Neale Hurston’s “The Gilded Six-Bits” — to me, ‘reconciliation’ or ‘trust and betrayal’ might be a more precisely worded theme — but it’s not the plot. At least…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What kind of clown does Dill decide to be?
Dill is quoted as saying: “Well I’m gonna be a new kind of clown. I’m gonna stand in the middle of the ring and laugh at the folks.” This was a retort to Jem, who explained to him that he has…
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- MATH
Can someone show me the relation of the Pascal triangle and combinations?
The Pascal triangle is a formation of numbers which is arrived at in the following way: We start with the topmost row called row zero with a single term whose value is 1. The row below it has two…
- POETRY
What is the central message of ‘No Men are Foreign?”
The central message of the poem is to emphasize a sense of community and brotherhood. In a world where wars are waged against an “other,” the poem stresses that the common nature and bonds we all…