• LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

In Lamb to the Slaughter, how would you explain the language technique in the quote, “She fell…

This expression must be a hyperbole, an exaggeration. Most of the time when we fall, no one is there is pick us up, let alone falling straight into someone’s arms. The act of falling into someone’s…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Is incarceration of drug offenders an effective use of prison space? Has the “war on drugs” made…

I would argue that no, incarceration of non-violent drug offenders is both an ineffective and inefficient use of prison space. More than half of all state and county prisoners in the US (more than…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Has the neglect of women’s corrections really been benign? Do you believe the concentration on…

There is both psychological and physiological evidence to suggest that men are by nature more violent, and more capable of violence, than women. The rarityof female serial killers, and the…

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• HAMLET

What purpose is served when Hamlet decides to feign madness?

There are several theories about what Hamlet hopes to gain by pretending to be mad. His feigned madness is part of his plan to determine his uncle’s guilt in murder. He believes that if people…

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• SCIENCE

What force pushes up on you when you jump vertically off the ground?

When we jump vertically above the ground, it is the reactional force that pushes us above the ground. We know by Newtons third law of motion that for every action, there is an equal and opposite…

• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why do the children make Boo´s story into a game in To Kill a Mockingbird?

I find the children are fascinated with Boo. His life is a mystery to them and their reading lists we’ve already seen demonstrate that they love a good mystery. They are getting along in the summer…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

How would I write a letter as Pip, apologizing for leaving Joe behind and for getting caught up…

We can’t write a letter for you. Our service is to offer advice as to how to complete your work, not to do it for you. If you have to write a letter to Joe, I think it would certainly have a tone…

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• MATH

The problem says that 6x squared+7x-20fits the formula ax squared+bx+c. It then asks’what is a?’…

Let f(x) = 6x^2 + 7x – 10 The standard for the equation is f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c Then, a = 6 b = 7 c= -10

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• MACBETH

Describe Macbeth’s state of mind in Act V, scene 3.

Macbeth walks boldly into Dunsinane with the doctor and his attendants, bragging loudly that he has nothing to fear from the English army or from Malcolm, since “none of woman born” can harm…

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• JANE EYRE

In Jane Eyre, what is the significance of St. John Rivers, and how does the character affect…

This is a very interesting question, because, to my mind, no examination of St. John Rivers would be complete without also comparing him to his foil in the novel – Edward Rochester, therefore, if…

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• MATH

What is 4,567,083.2937 rounded to the nearest tenth?

4, 567, 083.2937 To round the number to the nearest tenth, we need to look at the 10th dicimal number which is 2. We need to round 2 to either 2 or 3 If the nember of the right 5 or greater, then…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

I need a quote that states that music is a great learning tool please state the site that you…

A quick survey of articles show lots of studies and other evidence which support the idea that music is a tool which can improve or enhance performance and learning. Letting employees wear…

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• BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

In “By the Waters of Babylon”, what are the sequence of events in this story?

The series of events that make up this masterful dystopian short story, which has profound lessons for all of us if we sit up and take notice, follow. However, the best way to find out what happens…

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• SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES

How is the symbolic use of the characters’ names important to Something Wicked This Way Comes?

Evil is an important motif in this story and it underscores the theme of losing oneself as one grows up. The title comes from Macbeth. This is what the 3 witches say when they see Macbeth…

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• TO BUILD A FIRE

What foreshadowing does the author use to let the reader know what’s going to happen to the…

As a Naturalist, Jack London presents human beings as subject to natural forces beyond their control. As is evident in London’s story, “To Build a Fire,” this idea is at the center of the…

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• TO BUILD A FIRE

In “To Build a Fire”, why does the man command the dog to come to him?

This idea comes to the man after the final failure to light a fire – he has tried twice, but his hands are two frozen to be able to nurture and feed a fire effectively. As the man looks around…

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• CINEMA

What is the setting of the Disney classic, Pocahontas?

Hmmm, I would argue that (considering the movie was made in 1995) Pocahontas cannot be considered a Disney “classic” quite yet, but that being said, I will be happy to explore with you both…

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• TO BUILD A FIRE

In “To Build a Fire”, why did the second fire fail?

You would do well to read the story – this is an excellent and, in some ways, terrifying story that pits man against Nature and with Nature easily winning and showing its might and strength against…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Briefly identify the U.S. Supreme Court findings in the case of In re Gault

This case, from 1967, is an important case in the field of juvenile law. Put basically, this case held that juveniles who are accused of crimes have to have their due process rights upheld. They…

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• LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

In “Lamb to the Slaughter”, what is Patrick Maloney’s profession?

It is well worth reading this excellent short story in full to get the answer to your question. You won’t regret it, as it is a darkly humorous tale which is cleverly constructed by Dahl. However…

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• LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

In “Lamb to the Slaughter”, what does the reader know about Mary’s character?

In this excellent and darkly humorous short story, Mary Maloney is without a doubt the most interesting character. This story is most frequently taught at college because it is as an excellent…

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• LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

In “Lamb to the Slaughter”, why does Mary giggle at the end of the story?

This excellent short story is usually used by teachers to demonstrate irony. Of course, as you know, there are three types of irony – verbal, situational and dramatic. The answer to your question…

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• THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS

What is Bradbury’s main purpose in “There Will Come Soft Rains”?

In my opinion, the main purpose of this story is to warn people of the dangers of relying too much on technology. In the society in the story, people have come to rely on technology for everything….

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• THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS

What mood is created by the setting?Ray Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains”

The automated house is the setting of Ray Bradbury’s story, “There Will Come Soft Rains.” In fact, the house is such an important setting that it becomes the central character, as well. While…

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• BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

In “By the Waters of Babylon,” what was significant about John realizing the people were men and…

When John realizes this, his whole outlook on life changes. He stops thinking that the city was made by gods and now realizes it was made by people. That means that he now understands that his…

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• BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

In “By the Waters of Babylon,” what drives John to go east?

At the start of the story, we are told that it is forbidden for people from John’s society to go east. This is presumably because of all the “dead places” that are over there — places that were…

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• BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

What is the theme of “By the Waters of Babylon”?

Central to the understanding of the theme of this short story is the point of view selected by the author. This masterful dystopian short story is used a lot in English teaching to give an…

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• BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

How is John’s civilization different from the one that preceded it?

The easy answer to this is that John’s society is way less advanced than the one that preceded it, at least in terms of technology and knowledge. I am assuming that you are saying that the “modern”…

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• ALICE IN WONDERLAND

In Alice in Wonderland, what is wrong when Alice recites poems?She does it in Chapter 5- Advice…

In chapter 5 of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, we find Alice speaking to the Caterpillar about how things have become so differently in her life. She hardly remembers the…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In Great Expectations, what do you think Pip’s new understanding of life and true importance of…

It is fascinating to note how Pip narrates his last days with Joe and Biddy before he leaves. We must remember the narrative style that is employed in this excellent novel, which some argue is the…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

Analyze the light references in Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby.Light references, The Great Gatsby,…

In the beginning of Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby, Gatsby’s house is being readied for a party. Nick’s references often include descriptions of color. In this case, he starts with “enough colored…

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• THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

When does William Ashby first appear in The Witch of Blackbird Pond?

William Ashby first appears in the book after Kit’s first Sunday Meeting in Wethersfield. After the church service, Rachel Wood introduces Kit to “Mistress Ashby…and her son, William.” William is…

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• MATH

Can someone help create an algorithm showing the starting balance of a savings account, and the…

To begin with you have to think about what is an algorithm. An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving problems. For this algorithm you need input, output, and a process. 1. First you…

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• THE SNIPER

What are the main events for the story “The Sniper?”

Liam O’Flaherty’s “The Sniper” is a classic action and suspense story set during the Irish Civil War with a surprise ending. A sniper sits on the rooftop of a building pinned down by an enemy…

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• SCIENCE

Explian how the prefix centi stands for one hundredth 91/1000.

Prefix centi stands for hundredth . 1 centi meter = one hundredth of a meter = 1/100 meter = 0.01 meter. 91/100 meter = 91 centimeter. Also 91 centi meter = 0.91 meter. Similarly the prefix milli…

• HISTORY

How and why did women’s roles change after 1945?How and why did women’s roles change after 1945?

I do not think that they really did, at least not in the “good” way that I think your question implies. After the war, the only real change in women’s roles was that they went back to the status…

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• THE GUEST

Whats the Arabs reason for taking the road to prison in “The Guest”?

The Arab may see little hope in trying to run away from what he has done. He is away from his home and family, from his normal surroundings. He may also believe that he must pay for what he has…

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• THE GUEST

Why does Daru’s behaviour towards firearms help reveal him? What is Camus’ reason for making the…

Daru’s behavior with regard to firearms suggests that they have no place in his life. The narrator states that Daru has been to war, when he describes that the quiet on the plain after the war was…

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• THE GUEST

Besides the ironies of the title and of the ending, what other ironies are in the stroy? Is…

The title, “The Guest,” is ironic. The Arab is a prisoner, however Daru refuses to treat him as one, opening his home and caring for him as if he were a guest. It is ironic that in this land of…

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• THE GUEST

In what respect is the ending of the story ironic? What kind of irony is this? What does it…

There is irony at the end of the story for two reasons. The Arab, who is given a chance at freedom, chooses to travel alone to jail instead. When Daru returns home, having provided the Arab with…

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• RAYMOND’S RUN

From “Raymond’s Run,” describe Squeaky’s personality. Was Squeaky defensive, determined, or other…

Squeaky is a determined young girl. She is dedicate to running: it is her greatest joy. She runs everywhere, even while taking care of her brother Raymond who has special needs. She runs always…

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• THE GUEST

How does Daru reflect France’s plight? Is the story’s meaning limited to the situation? What does…

Daru’s plight is paralleled with France’s difficulties and Camus’ own sensibiities. In the story we see Camus’ concern regarding the political situation in French North Africa. Daru’s refusal to…

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• GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS

What is an “extended passage of dialogue?”

An extended passage of dialogue is, at its most basic, a large section which is made up of nothing more than characters talking to each other, without any interruptions from the author to give us…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahrenheit 451, what would be Guy Montag’s motivation for wanting a change in the society he…

In my opinion, Guy Montag wants to change the society he lives in because he does not feel like he is living a truly human life. I think that he truly comes to realize this when he meets Clarisse…

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• ESSAY LAB

I am doing an introduction of an essay on the power of music so what can be an opening statement…

Much of this is going to be contingent on your work and what you have so far. If you are going to be proving at length about how music is powerful from an emotional level, I think discussing how…

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• HARVEY

What is the theme behind the character of Harvey?

Strangely, I find this difficult to answer. This might be a bit obscure, but I think that part of the answer lies in Elwood’s assertion that he had to choose between “being smart and being nice.”…

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• MATH

Solve each system of equations. show your work. 1.) y=x+5 y= -x+7…

y = x+5…(1) y =-x+7…….(2). To solve for x and y. Since the left side of the equations are equal y each, the right side of the equations must be equal: x+5 = -x+7. x+x = 7-5 = 2 2x = 2 x =…

• THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

How does Connell create an air of mystery and foreboding when he describes the mansion?Richard…

Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game” evinces much of the gothic in its narrative. Sanger Rainsford, who has just finished a discussion with his friend that contains violent imagery. Alone…

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• A BOTTLE OF MILK FOR MOTHER

In “A Bottle of Milk for Mother,” is the ending optimistic?

In “A Bottle of Milk for Mother,” the ending is not optimistic. The law has certainly found enough evidence to convict Bruno, a young Polish gang member, of the murder of a drunk. And although…

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• MATH

Please solve: x+y=3;xy=2 It is a simultaneous equation. Any method can be used as long as x and y…

x+y = 3 and xy =2 To solve for x and y. (x-y) = sqrt{(x+y)^2-4xy} = sqrt3^2-4*2 = 1. so x+y = 3….(1) x-y = 1…..(2) Adding, eq (1) and eq(2): 2x =4, x = 4/2 =2. Eq (2) – Eq(1) gives 2y = 3-1 =…