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August 23, 2018 Educator

CONTENTS OF THE DEAD MAN’S POCKET

Why didn’t Tom simply open the window instead of breaking it?

Tom and his wife lived in an old apartment building in Manhattan. The windows in most of these buildings were what were called double-pane windows. They had counterweights inside the wall which…

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SCIENCE

Appreciate, through genetic crosses, that science is linked to nature.

It would be hard to imagine a more accurate analogy. The mechanisms that occur in nature in and of themselves involve science in one of it’s purest forms, genetics. A species must be able to…

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SCIENCE

What are the demerits of molecular orbital theory?

Molecular orbital theory, a theory of molecular bonding which describes electrons as being under the influence under the multiple atomic nuclei of the molecule, is a superior model of bonding…

SCIENCE

What is the valency of copper?

Copper is one of the transition elements and thus exhibits variable oxidation states. It has two valencies: +1 and +2 and the corresponding atoms are termed as Cuperous (+1 valency) and Cupric (+2…

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“I HAVE A DREAM” SPEECH

Which different parts of the United States does King mention in his speech?

King mentions many parts of the United States in his “I Have a Dream” speech. This is meant to be sure that his audience realizes that the entire country has made equality a dream deferred for…

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I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS

The writer addresses “you” several times in “Still I Rise,” what is the meaning of “you”?

In order to answer this question, we must look at the context in which the poem was written. Maya Angelou spent some of the most formative years of her childhood in the racially segregated town of…

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LITERATURE

Which different parts of the United States does Martin Luther King mention in his speech?

I will assume you are referring to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I have a dream” speech, delivered in 1963 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC as part of the March on…

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SCIENCE

Two stones, in the form of spheres, fall from a great height through atmosphere. What is the…

Momentum is simply the product of mass and velocity (mv). Unfortunately, we don’t know the mass or the velocity of either object. The velocity could be determined through some simple kinematics;…

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JANE EYRE

How are romance and realism blended in Jane Eyre?

Jane Eyre is a romance that actually portrays the heartache and pain often associated with love in real life. Romance: Jane Eyre meets a rich gentleman named Edward Rochester. Although not…

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SCIENCE

What are sound waves with definition? What is sound? Characteristics of sound? Properties of…

Sound is one phenomenon in the world that takes the place of compressional, or longitudinal, waves. Sound waves are mechanical in nature, meaning they have to have a medium through which to…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

What does Thug try to get Bud to do when they go to dinner in Chapter 13?

After Jimmy agrees to feed Bud as long as he tells the truth about his familial origins, the band brings him to dinner at his first ever restaurant experience: The Sweet Pea, which is supposed to…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

Why is the book titled “Freak the Mighty”?

The book is called Freak the Mighty because that is the name of the dual character that Kevin and Max become. Kevin (often called “Freak” by the kids at school who use it as a mean nickname)…

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

In “The Masque of the Red Death,” what is the meaning of the seven rooms in the abbey?

The rooms in Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death” symbolize the progress of life from birth to death. The first evidence of this lies in the alignment of the rooms themselves. Poe explicitly states…

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LITERATURE

I was ignoring books… until I learned how much reading is important and helpful. So, I want you…

You can’t imagine what a pleasure it is for us readers to recommend books to someone who is just starting to appreciate reading. While I don’t know what level you are in at school, I will do my…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

What is the name of Freak’s dad?

Although the first name of Kevin’s dad is actually unimportant in the story, the reader can definitely mention a few important things about this pivotal character. First, we can safely assume…

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SCIENCE

What is the relative abundance of argon in the atmosphere?

Argon is a noble gas with a relative abundance of 0.94% in our atmosphere. It is the third most abundant gas after nitrogen (relative abundance ~ 78%) and oxygen (relative abundance ~ 21%). It…

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HISTORY

What was the significance of the battles at Lexington and Concord?

The significance of Lexington and Concord is that fighting in these two towns outside Boston marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War. On the morning of April 19, 1775, British troops sent by…

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THE PIGMAN

Is our environment a driving force in who we are and how we behave?

Yes. A person’s environment is not only a driving force, but it is a critical factor in determining how a person behaves. At the core of your question is the classic nature vs. nurture debate….

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THE FLY

Who are the main characters in “The Fly” by Katherine Mansfield?

“The Fly” by Katherine Mansfield has two main characters and one minor character. Unless of course you include the fly! First, we are introduced to Woodifield, who is constantly referred to as old,…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

What would be two good questions to ask from chapter four of the book Bud, Not Buddy?

In chapter four, Bud has been sent to live with a foster family. During his short time there, the Amos’ son is particularly cruel to Bud. The son creates disruptive situations and then blames Bud…

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HISTORY

What obstacles did General George Washington face?

Washington faced many obstacles. The first was the fact that his Continental Army was typically outnumbered in most engagements, and that the British had the naval power to move troops from one…

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PHYSICS

What gas can be used to produce the following result? I want to achieve temperatures of between…

Looking at the details provided in the question, your objective is to create a heating system that is non polluting and requires no external energy source. The temperature of the room being heated…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What are Scrooge’s servants doing when he visits them with the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come?

When Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come see Scrooge’s servants they are in a very seedy shop, selling off any of Scrooge’s belongings they have been able to take from his house. Scrooge…

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ARTS

Write a compare and contrast essay on fictional vs. real schools.

This is an interesting idea, and in order to write this paper some extensive pre-writing would be beneficial. First and foremost, you might want to choose the fictional and real schools you will be…

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LITERATURE

Please summarize “Do Something, Brother” by M. Gopalakrishna Adiga.

“Do Something, Brother” by M. Gopalakrishna Adiga is a satirical poem that points out Man’s violent tendencies in constantly having to do something, without any thought of the consequences due to…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Is Jane a reliable narrator or not in Pride and Prejudice?

This is an interesting question because in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Jane is the heroine of the romantic subplot and Elizabeth’s elder, more beautiful, more kindly dispositioned sister…

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OF MICE AND MEN

What characteristics make Of Mice and Men an example of Modernist literature?

One characteristic that makes Of Mice and Men representative of Modernist literature is the relationships that are built in the shadow of the American Dream. It is important to note that, while Of…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What did Tom Robinson think before his trial in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, well before his trial, well before even his arrest, Tom Robinson thought of himself as a God-worshiping and upright citizen.We know that Robinson thought of…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

I need a brand new topic for my research in Education.

It’s unclear if you mean a brand new topic for your own educational career or a topic never ever done before in the history of education. If it’s the latter, that’s tough. So much research has…

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HENRY

Who is the best character in the story “The Last Leaf,” and why?

There are only three main characters in “The Last Leaf.” Johnsy is either listless or asleep most of the time, so she cannot be considered the best character. Sue and Old Behrman are both good…

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SCIENCE

True or false: All cells in the system are identical to each other and work together?

The statement is false. In a given system, like the nervous system or circulatory system, there are various types of cells. Even though the entire system performs one function, the constituent…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What are some effects of censorship or lack of free speech on a society? This question is based…

I think one effect of censorship on a society is a society that quite possibly winds up being quite ignorant. Part of free speech, by intention or not, is the attitude that people have a right to…

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HISTORY

Who were the Romans?

The Romans were an ancient people who came from the Italian city of Rome. According to legend, Rome was founded in 753 B.C. by its first king, Romulus and, between the third and first centuries…

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THE PEARL

Why didn’t Kino sell his pearl for the offered fifteen hundred pesos?

Kino did not sell his pearl for fifteen hundred pesos because, as an experienced pearl diver, he knew that his pearl was worth much more. The pearl merchants, however, are working for one main…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Provide an outline of the characters Elizabeth and Darcy from Pride and Prejudice.

Beginning with Elizabeth Bennett, she is a high-spirited and intelligent young lady. She is a keen social observer who mocks contemporary ideas of marriage and is very skeptical of the marriage…

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HISTORY

Where do I find explanation and analysis of Thucydides’ Melian Dialogue?

The so-called Melian Dialogue is found at the end of Book 5 (sections 84-116) of Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War, a military conflict which took place from 431 and 404 BCE and involved…

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CHAUCER

Chaucer is called the social historian of his age? Do you agree?

Chaucer is considered to be the first great English poet. By any account, he was the first poet to create works of international literary significance in English (with apologies to the composer of…

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND HUMAN HEALTH

Why are we always in search of alternative sources of energy?

There are two reasons we must focus on alternate and renewable sources of energy. First, most of the energy sources we use now are harming the earth and all of its denizens, and second, most of the…

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE

Why was Helen extremely scrupulous about what she wrote?

When Helen was almost twelve, she wrote a short fiction story called “The Frost King.” She enjoyed creative writing and being able to express her thoughts through words. Unfortunately, Helen was…

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SCIENCE

Discuss briefly natural and forced convection.

Convection is a part of both processes. Convection is a form of heat transfer within fluid substances. Convection occurs due to temperature and density differences. As particles gain heat energy,…

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SCIENCE

What happens when an iron nail is immersed in copper sulphate solution for some time? Justify…

A single displacement reaction takes place, when an iron nail is placed in copper sulfate solution. The chemical reaction can be written as: Fe (s) + CuSO4 (aq) -> FeSO4 (aq) + Cu (s) In this…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

At what time does Fahrenheit 451 take place?

The setting of the novel is in a large city in the United States in the 24th century. Although the story takes place far in the future, Bradbury’s many predictions hold true for today. He…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

I am Hispanic, born here in the USA. My father was born in Mexico, and my mother in the USA. What…

The answer to this depends on whether you are talking about race and ethnicity as defined by the US Census Bureau or as defined by social scientists. The answer also depends on your own ideas…

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LITERATURE

In the Crucible, who were the girls dancing in the woods for?

In the woods, the girls were conjuring up spirits under the leadership of Tituba. The girls danced nude according to a statement made by Parris, who stumbled on their activities in the forest….

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LITERATURE

How does simile make a poem effective?

In order for us to understand anything, we must draw upon at least one of our five senses, to have a concrete image in our minds. A simile is one device that poets use to provide a concrete image,…

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SCIENCE

If M is the molecular weight of KMnO4, what is the equivalent mass of KMnO4 when it is converted…

The equivalent mass of a substance is the ratio of molecular mass to the number of electrons gained (or lost) or change in the oxidation state. That is, equivalent mass = molecular mass/number of…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

In the attached paragraph from “The Lady or the Tiger?”, what is the tone, mood, irony, and style… 1 image

This paragraph, which comes near the end of “The Lady, or the Tiger?” continues the ironic tone of the narrative, and it also generates a dark mood while at the same time not resolving the question…

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SCIENCE

Green Energy: Should every community be responsible for generating its own electricity? What are…

Ideally, yes, each and every community probably should be responsible for developing and administrating it’s own power supply. That probably will not happen until the current cost of traditional…

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SHALIMAR THE CLOWN

How does Kashmir support a Motif of Terrorism, Globalization and the Postcolonial Reality in…

Kashmir supports as motif of terrorism, globalization, and postcolonial reality in Shalimar the Clown because of the way that Rushdie describes it. Rushdie describes Kashmir as “heaven on earth.”…