In John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” how was the use of “dogs” transformed into a literary device?
- SCIENCE
An insoluble solid is called ____________
An insoluble solid is called a precipitate. The full definition of a precipitate is an insoluble solid that emerges from a liquid solution. A precipitation reaction occurs when cations and anions…
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- SCIENCE
10 differences between monocot and dicot plants
Monocots and dicots are both types of angiosperms. The “mono” in the word monocot refers to the seed’s single cotyledon. The “di” in the word dicot refers to the seed’s two cotyledons. However,…
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- HISTORY
What was the greatest political achievement of the Neo-Babylonians?
The greatest political achievement of the neo-Babylonian Empire was urban planning. Nebuchadnezzar was the greatest king in the history of Mesopotamia. He built Babylon into the greatest city on…
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- LITERATURE
How can one write a good thesis statement?
The main tactic to writing good thesis statements for papers about literature is having a thesis. A thesis is some basic argument or claim you will be supporting in the paper. Once you know what…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
The significance of the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978) case is that it…
The correct answer to this question is Option D. It is not what most people remember about the Bakke case, but it is the only answer that is actually accurate. In the Bakke case, the Supreme Court…
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- SCIENCE
Blackholes are regions of infinite density. In fact, the density is so high that not even light can escape it. Blackhole is the final stage of the life of a very heavy star. The life cycle of such…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Blacks were kept from exercising their rights in the South after Reconstruction by all of the…
The best answer to this question is Option E, though really, Option A is not a very good answer. It is still not the best answer to this question, though, because it has to do with civil rights….
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- SCIENCE
Do cats always land on their feet? 1 image
Usually. Cats have an innate ability to orient themselves in mid-air so that they land on their feet. This is called the righting reflex. The longer the fall, the more likely a cat is to land on…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
The argument for affirmative action is thatA. people who have been discriminated against deserve…
None of these answers are really good. However, the best of the answers is Option B. We can argue that affirmative action is still necessary because we cannot prove that discrimination (whether…
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- SCIENCE
UFOs or unidentified flying objects are a subject of mystery and fascination. Human beings have always wondered whether we are alone in the universe or there are intelligent life forms somewhere…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
In chapter 6 when Daniel went to Joel’s house, where did Joel and Thacia hide him?
In Chapter 6, Daniel comes to Joel’s house after he has been wounded in a skirmish with a Roman soldier. Daniel has previously made a poor impression on Joel’s father, so it is risky for him to…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Scout change throughout To Kill a Mockingbird?
One of the major struggles that Scout faces is the expectation that she be more “ladylike.” Aunt Alexandra has come to stay with the Finch family in order to help her seeing as how she doesn’t have…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Who are the four stakeholders in the Women United Against AIDS and what are the benefits of…
The first part of your question can be answered quite simply. These are the names of the four stake holders you ask about: Creative Arts Team, Research Foundation of the City University of New…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
All of the following statements concerning pay and price equity are true EXCEPT A. women earn…
The correct answer to this question is Option B. This option is the correct answer because the gap in pay between men and women in the United States is not getting bigger. In fact, it is actually…
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- HISTORY
What were the causes of the American Civil War?
One of the major causes of the civil war had to do with the expansion of the United States and the conflict over whether new states would be admitted to the Union as slave states or free states….
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- HISTORY
What was the impact of the transportation revolution?
The Transportation Revolution refers to a number of developments which took place in the early nineteenth century. Specifically, the rise of mechanised transportation which enabled people to travel…
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- THE GIVER
How is Jonas’ world in Lois Lowry’s “The Giver” different from our world?
Lois Lowry creates what looks like a Utopian world for Jonas’ society in The Giver. Hunger does not exist. There is no hatred or conflict. Illness is a thing of the past. Everything is seemingly…
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- THE BIRDS
In “The Birds,” what advice does the news on the wireless suggest to Nat?
The day after the first attack on Nat’s house, there is a news announcement on the wireless. This consists of a statement issued from the Home Office which confirms that the birds are attacking…
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- SCIENCE
How do humans benefit from plants going through photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process through which chlorophyll containing plants convert sunlight energy into chemical energy. The process also consumes carbon dioxide and generates oxygen. The process…
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- HISTORY
What were the two main ideas expressed by the words Muhammad received from Allah?
The two main ideas that Mohammad received were Tawhid and the Quran. Tawhid refers to “the oneness of God.” and designed to address the idolaters through Arab society at this time. This was chiefly…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
How could have Victor Frankenstein helped his monster to be accepted into society in Mary…
One could suppose that a key to helping Victor Frankenstein’s creation receive acceptance into polite society would have been for the young, emotionally and intellectually immature (although…
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- SCIENCE
Why do sodium and chlorine react so easily?
Sodium is in the most reactive family of metals, the alkali metals (Group 1) and chlorine is in the most reactive family of non-metals, the halogens (Group 17). Sodium, like all alkali metals, has…
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- HISTORY
What was the significance of Cesar Chavez’s leadership for the Mexican-American community?
Cesar Chavez had a tremendous social and economic impact on the Mexican-American community. He fought tirelessly to protect the bargaining rights of migrant farm workers. His efforts led to the…
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- FLOATING BRIDGE
How does Alice Munro characterize Jinny and Neal in her short story “Floating Bridge?”
Authors use characterization to introduce and describe their characters for their readers. Characterization includes anything that makes the character come alive as a real person, especially if the…
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- HISTORY
Why is Muhammad’s turning from Jerusalem and facing Mecca called a symbolic break with the past?
I assume that you are asking about the change in the direction in which Muslims were supposed to pray. If so, this can be called a symbolic break with the past because it deemphasizes the…
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- HISTORY
What were the three religious practices one could find in Mecca before Muhammad’s revelations?
There was a diverse religious culture that existed in the Arabian peninsula during the period before Muhammad’s revelation. The most common practice was Arab polytheism. The pantheon of gods in…
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- SCIENCE
Why is adding carbon dioxide to Earth a global concern?
Carbon dioxide (or CO2) is a gas generated mainly as a result of the combustion (burning) of organic matter. It is a greenhouse gas and causes global warming and hence is a cause of concern….
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- A SOUND OF THUNDER
When is foreshadowing used in “A Sound of Thunder?”
“A Sound of Thunder” concerns a group of hunters on a time safari – they use a time machine to travel into the distant past, in order to hunt animals that are extinct in the modern era. In this…
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- BUSINESS
Evaluate the following statement: “The concepts of price and cross price elasticity of demand…
This statement is not true. The price elasticity of demand and the cross price elasticity of demand (also called cross elasticity of demand) can be very important in a firm’s decision on where…
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- SURVIVAL IN AUSCHWITZ
How can I organize this essay so that I can be sure to touch upon all necessary portions of the…
This is an excellent question, and you are wise to think about this prior to writing. As I see it, you have four elements to deal with, two literary texts, memory, and oblivion. There are two…
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- HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER
How do I write titles in MLA format?
The way to succeed on this sort of multiple choice exercise is by a process of elimination. First, quickly identify obviously incorrect answers and then move on to examining more carefully ones…
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- ESSAY LAB
How does one identify misplaced or dangling modifiers? What about fragments, run-ons, and comma…
- The answer is B. to prevent cramps is misplaced in the other sentences. Sentence B is clear in its meaning. 2. The answer is A. The grammatically correct sentence is this first one: She and…
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- ESSAY LAB
What are examples of sentences with subject/verb agreement problems? How are pronoun referents…
Following are the explanations and answers for sentence examples: 1–The correct answer is c because the subject of the sentence–both luck and hard work–is clearly plural in structure and idea…
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- ESSAY LAB
How can I find and edit fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices?
A fragment is a portion of a sentence. It either lacks a subject or a predicate. That is, in and of itself, you do not have a fully expressed idea. Take, as an example: “Jack, a man of power in his…
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- MOO
What are some important events in the novel MOO by Jane Smiley?
One of the most interesting aspects of the novel MOO by Jane Smiley is the manner in which it uses the university environment as a way into analysis of the clash of people from different cultural…
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- MOO
What is the highlight event in Jane Smiley’s novel MOO?
Moo is, in essence, a novel against capitalism. As such, the reader can be sure that what you call the “highlight event” is when Earl Butz escapes from Old Meats as the building is demolished…
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- OEDIPUS REX
Why didn’t the Thebans avenge the king’s death in Oedipus Rex?
When Oedipus begins his quest for the truth, seeking out King Laius’ killer in order to eliminate the plague placed on the city, he asks many questions in order to determine the true killer of King…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
In Stave One of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, what message does Marley give Scrooge?
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s dead partner (gone for seven years) appears to him on Christmas Eve. Practical about everything in life, Scrooge tries to argue with…
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- WHIRLIGIG
What is Fleischman’s overall message to readers about forgiving oneself? Where is evidence that…
The lesson here is that forgiving yourself for a past mistake is something you have to do on your own, in your own time, and as you become ready. Forgiveness cannot be forced upon you by others. It…
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- EVELINE
Discuss the opening and ending of “Eveline” by James Joyce. Compare this with the opening and…
Both Joyce’s short story “Eveline” and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet are about star-crossed lovers. Eveline lives in near-poverty, working with her father to care for the home and provide money,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Why does Atticus decide to go along with Heck Tate’s story that Bob Ewell fell on his knife?
Because Atticus embarrassed Bob and Mayella Ewell in the courtroom trial of Tom Robinson, Ewell attempted to get back at Atticus by harming Scout and Jem. It was a cowardly thing to do, but…
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- MACBETH
Who were the heroes in the battle of Act 1 Scene 2?
The battle in question was against the Norwegian king and his forces, led by Macdonwald. Macbeth and Banquo, both generals, led the charge against him. The unnamed Sergeant, being questioned about…
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- HISTORY
Explain why location is important to Thomas Paine and the American Revolution.
In his highly-influential work, Common Sense, Thomas Paine includes location as one of the reasons the American colonies should declare and fight for independence from Great Britain. In the chapter…
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- SONNET 116
How does William Shakespeare use poetic devices throughout Sonnet 116?
There are several poetic devices used throughout Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116. First, the Shakespearean Sonnet rhyme scheme is used. It is the abab cdcd efef gg structure. Another poetic device used…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What are four rhetorical devices that Cassius used to win over Brutus in Shakespeare’s Julius…
Rhetoric is the art of speaking or writing persuasively; the term can also apply to the language used to persuade with. There are many examples of rhetoric in the many speeches in Julius Caesar,…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
After the 11 September attacks on the USA, which theory of international relations become powerful?
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the international relations theory that gained the most strength was liberalism. This is because the attacks seemed to call into question the…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” how was the use of “dogs” transformed into a literary device?
In Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men, the dog of Candy and the puppy of Lennie act as symbols as well as figuratively being instruments of foreshadowing. Candy’s dog Once a valuable sheepdog,…
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- HISTORY
What argument is Carter trying to make/say, and what is the importance and the larger…
In this commencement address, President Carter is arguing that the United States needs to change the way it thinks about foreign policy. It needs to move away from a policy that is based on…
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- THE BETROTHED
Alessandro Manzoni’s The Betrothed is considered Italy’s greatest novel of the nineteenth…
Manzoni’s novel is a massive panorama of 17th-century northern Italian society. The Catholic religion played a central role in that society, so it is fitting that it does so in the novel, as well….
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- THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS
How does Bradbury use hyperbole to compare our current society with the futuristic dystopia of…
Bradbury is fond of the idea of the “automatic house,” which is a kind of hyperbolic play on the mania for “labor-saving devices” in the home that started after World War II and continues to this…
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