In “Call of the Wild,” why, in chapter four, is Outside and Inside dogs capitalized?If you know…
- THE CALL OF THE WILD
In “Call of the Wild,” why, in chapter four, is Outside and Inside dogs capitalized?If you know…
In “Call of The Wild,” the terms you have asked about are in chapter 5 not chapter 4. The chapter entitled, “The Toil of Trace and Trail” is about Hal, Charles and Mercedes buying the team and…
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- ALL THE PRETTY HORSES
What is a good example of a literary device in Cormac McCarthy’s book All the Pretty Horses?
Of course, every novel is full of examples of literary devices, and so what you need to do is go back over the novel and carefully re-read it, paying attention to aspects that could be considered…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
How does Baba confront his sins front the past and redeem himself?
Baba tries to compensate for sleeping with his servant’s wife in several ways, but he never dares to confess what he has done – not to his servant Ali, not to Amir, and not even to Hassan. Instead,…
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- MATH
The key to answering this kind of question is that you want to do whatever is necessary to get the unknown — the letter — by itself on one side of the equals sign. 2x + 5 = 47 First you want to…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What was behind the decision of Curley acting irresponsibly toward his wife?
Curley’s treatment of his wife is not a decision he makes, rather, it is brought on by his own limitations as a character. The things Curley values the most, such as his wife, are the things that…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Were George’s thoughts influenced because he was responsible for Lennie & why were some…
George’s thoughts and actions are definitely influenced due to the fact that he is the sole person responsible for Lennie. It is clear in the novel that George wants so much more from his life…
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- CROSSING THE BAR
Which do you think is the better perspective about death?
What options/perspectives are you considering? I’m not sure there is more than one perspective about death, at least not in the sense that I interpret your question to mean. It’s not like Tennyson…
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- HISTORY
best event in politics in the 1940’S? best event in politics in the 1940’S?
Unquestionably the building of the coalition that defeated National Socialist Germany and led to the creation of the United Nations. The setting up of the UN was the single most ambitious…
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- SIDDHARTHA
In “Siddhartha,” how do the monks discipline themselves with regard to food and right thinking?
As Siddhartha seeks the enlightenment of losing his “self” he encounters the Samanas, and he seeks out and listens to the Buddha Gotama Buddha. He learns from each the concept of discipline of the…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
What is the name of the deity in Huxley’s Brave New World?
there is no deity in Mustapha Mond’s Brave New World only the historic Henry Ford. Henry Ford was the creator of the Model-T automobile and the creator of the assembly line process. The inhabitants…
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- GRAMMAR
Is it think “pass your circumstance” or is it “think passed”?
Hi! It is “think past your circumstances” as in “think beyond your circumstances.” Hope this helps!
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- HISTORY
What happened at Hiroshima in 1945?In World War II
On August 6, 1945 the Japanese city of Hiroshima was the site of the first use in war of an atomic bomb (the second and, so far, last was at Nagasaki three days later). The bomb was dropped by a…
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- MATH
A sculptor is using a pattern of different size cubes to create a sculpture with four…
There is a pattern to the number of cubes in each section. In looking for the pattern, the numbers 16 and 81 should strike a chord, because they are both perfect squares: 16 is 4^2 and 81 is 9^2….
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
What is the lesson Scrooge learns in Stave 4 that he had not learned before?
In Stave 4, Scrooge learns the truth about the value of his life as it applies to other people. What he comes to see through the lessons of the final spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, is…
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- THE JOY LUCK CLUB
What does Ying-Ying St. Clair learn about the Moon Lady in Joy Luck Club?
In a story filled abundantly filled with symbolism, Ying-Ying discovers that the Moon Lady is not what she seems to be. An ethereal woman with beautiful long hair on stage, the Moon Lady out of…
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- BUD, NOT BUDDY
How does Herman E. Calloway react when he first sees Bud’s rocks?
In the children’s novel by Christopher Curtis, “Bud, Not Buddy” Herman E. Calloway and Bud are coming home from a gig and Bud shows Calloway his rocks with dates marked on them. Calloway gets very…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Describe the “Yes and No” game Scrooge witnesses at his nephew’s Christmas party.
The game that was called “Yes and No” in Scrooge’s time is today more commonly called “Twenty Questions”: Where Scrooge’s nephew had to think of something, and the rest must find out what; he only…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In the opening scene of “Fahrenheit 451”, why are the books compared to birds?
In the opening scene, the books are refered to as “flapping pigeon-winged books” because the burning pages look as if they are wings of a bird flapping up and down. Montag watches until…
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- THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
In Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death,” what are the colors in the chambers of the castle and…
Although I am sure there are many more chambers in Prospero’s castle as a whole, there are seven chambers prominent during the party. In regards to the colored chambers and their window hue:…
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- LITERATURE
Explain what Daedalus means by these words: Cursed be the skill that wrought my son’s…
Daedalus spoke these words in response to his son’s death. Daedalus was an amazing inventor and was commissioned to make a labyrinth for Minos, King of Crete. Legend suggests that Minos locked…
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- LANGSTON HUGHES
What is the tone of Hughes’s poems “Mother to Son” and “The Negro Mother”?
They both have a feeling of endurance and fortitude. Both poems are from the viewpoint of a mother, or of a strong black woman who has gone through a lot of trials. In “The Negro Mother” those…
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- ROALD DAHL
What is the book summary of Matilda by Roald Dahl?What is the beginning, middle, and end about in…
At the beginning of Dahl’s book the reader is made to believe the following very quickly: Matilda Wormwood is misunderstood by her parents since the day of her birth. Matilda is an exceptional,…
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- FRINDLE
Why does Nick ask Mrs. Granger where words come from?
In the young reader’s novel, “Frindle” by Andrew Clements, Nick is a student in the 5th grade. He is famous for asking teachers questions that throw them off track. In Mrs. Granger’s class at the…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
can you influence people when you play upon their vanity?Prove your point from the story of “the…
Not an easy question, but I feel that it is possible. Using Poe’s story, proving my point as it were, then yes it is possible. Montresor plays to Fortunato’s opinion of himself, boasting of finding…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What reason does Juliet give for visiting the friar? Why does she really want to see him?
You will find the answer in act four, scene one, where Juliet responds to Paris’s questions. Note something important: she never says directly why she came. Paris hears what he wants to hear, and…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Act 3, Scene 4, what plan does Capulet make for Juliet?
To answer this, let’s hearken back to a very early scene that shows Lord Capulet’s original plan. In act one, scene two, you will recall that Paris and Lord Capulet are discussing Paris’s “suit.”…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Act 3 Scene iii, what plan for the future does the Friar propose to Romeo?
Go get thee to thy love, as was decreed, Ascend her chamber, hence and comfort her. But look thou stay not till the watch be set, For then thou canst not pass to Mantua,(155) Where thou shalt live…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Act 3, Scene iii, why does the Nurse look for Romeo after the fight? Where does she find him?
Remember that Romeo and Juliet were only married that day, and have yet to have their wedding night together. So the reason Romeo and Juliet need to see each other, beyond to be together in the…
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- HISTORY
Discuss the differences between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois. They had different…
Booker T. Washington was an emanicipated slave who became a self made man. William E.B. DuBois was a northerner with a New England background and a P.H.D. from Harvard University. Booker T….
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- ZORA NEALE HURSTON
How does Hurston’s “The Gilded Six-Bits” parallel the Garden of Eden story (paradise story) in…
Numerous similarities exist between the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible and the story of Missie May and Joe in Zora Neale Hurston’s short story “The Gilded Six-Bits.” Among those…
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- MATH
I need help with the below homework question on the expected value.Mark draws one card from a…
First, to find the expected value you will need to multiply the probability of a particular class of card being drawn by the reward for drawing it. The probability of drawing the Queen of Spades is…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
What are some conflicts in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?
I love this book! The main character Junior goes through both internal and external conflict: INTERNAL CONFLICTS occur when a character is arguing with him/herself over some sort moral or ethical…
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- HISTORY
How did the Columbian Exchange change the lives of the people involved?
The Columbian Exchange affected many lives on both sides of the ocean. First, there was the exchange of goods. Europeans brought materials and products from their homes and shared (purposefully…
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
How does Ibsen convey through the play the position of females at his time?
Your question is a key one that lies at the very heart of this interesting play, which challenged the notions of gender roles in its time. In A Doll’s House, the position of females in Ibsen’s time…
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- ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY
In Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, what point is Mama trying to make the children understand when…
Mama takes her children to see the Berrys because she wants to impress upon them just how dangerous the world in which they live is for African Americans. Mr. Berry lies in bed in agony, horribly…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Identify five adjectives about Juliet in Act 2 Scene 2 and support with textual evidence.
When you’re characterizing a character in any kind of literature, you can grab almost any line of text and break it down into a meaningful analysis. If your teacher is asking you for 5 adjectives,…
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- HISTORY
Were the reformers of the late 19th century and feminists of the early 20th century one in the…
Reform movements during the 19th and early 20th centuries were not exclusively women’s movements, but were definitely influenced by women. However, before 1920 women had no political power thus…
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- DULCE ET DECORUM EST
What are the tone, techniques, and themes of Wilfred Owen’s poem “Dulce et Decorum Est”?
Wilfred Owen’s work titled “Dulce et Decorum Est” is one of the most powerful anti-war poems ever written. No brief discussion could ever do justice to such a rich poem, but here are some…
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- LES MISÉRABLES
What five social problems does Victor Hugo present in Les Misérables?
Five social problems that can be found in Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables are: 1) The government implements unfair and unjust punishment punishment. For example, Jean Valjean was imprisoned for 19…
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- MATH
Please demonstrate this equation: (sin^2)x + (cos^2)x=1
For our purposes, I will also create a right triangle with the sides a = 3, b = 4, and c = 5 to use as my example. Remember that these sides are opposite of angles using the same letter. Side a…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, where are dignity, destiny, and defeat found?
Dignity in the play is clearly seen in its conclusion when Macbeth chooses to fight and surely die rather than to surrender in battle to Macduff. His words make his feelings clear:…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, how have the three witches commonly been interpreted?
The three witches in Macbeth have traditionally been interpreted to represent the presence of evil in the play. They stir up the dark passions in Macbeth enough so that he ends up becoming an…
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- THE ALCHEMIST
Why did the alchemist befriend Santiago, through he knew the Englishman was the one looking for…
The alchemist probably chose to befriend Santiago because, like all “seers,” he realized that it was Santiago who was “open” to finding him. The Englishman was looking for something other than what…
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- HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Why do men live a life of “quiet desperation” as stated in “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau?
Thoreau believes that many people have their priorities in the wrong places; he feels that our lives are cluttered with too many things, “frittered away be details” and that we should “simplify,…
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- THE LADY OR THE TIGER?
For you, who came out in the door which the young man chooses in “The Lady or The Tiger?” Prove…
This is a very interesting question. The concept of who or what comes through the door the Courtier chooses is a statement of the reader’s attitude on life. An optimist might say the lady comes…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Why haven’t the Kentucky authorities done anything about my cousin not going to school?He has…
This isn’t a question anyone can answer but you and your family. It’s possible the authorities in Kentucky don’t know the child is not attending school. Have you contacted them? Is he a…
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- MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS
FluencyAny ideas for building fluency for 6th grade students?
Have you read Kyleene Beers’ book When Kids Can’t Read? It’s got LOTS of great ideas for promoting fluency and vocabulary implementation, etc. for kids of all ages and learning styles. Good Luck!
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- ACROSS FIVE APRILS
Explain soldiers’ feeling towards Burnside in Across Five Aprils.Chapter 8
The soldiers’ feeling towards Burnside is captured clearly in the understated ending of Shadrach’s letter in Chapter 8. Shadrach says, “I should not like to live with Ambrose Burnside’s thoughts…
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- THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO
Why does the narrator switch to first person in the second chapter when writing about lola?Yunior…
The answer is found in the quote preceding the book: “either I’m nobody or I’m a nation.” Obviously, the answer is “a nation,” and we have multiple narrators–a nation, if you will–to reflect…
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- MATH
The product of two numbers is 12. If one number were doubled and the other number decreased by 1,…
First you have to set up your problem xy = 12 2x(y-1) = 16 Next use distributive property to simplify the equation 2xy-2x = 16 Next eliminate a variable To do this you must first multiply…