List physical and chemical properties used to identify evidence at a crime scene.
- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Lord of the Flies, what are some quotes from Lord of the Flies that best demonstrate Ralph’s…
After going up and exploring the island and determining that it is an island, Ralph tells the other boys in the meeting that “While [they’re] waiting [they] can have a good time on this island.”…
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- SCIENCE
What is formed when chemicals from burning fossil fuels mix with water vapor in the air?
Compounds formed when fossil fuels are burned combine with water in the atmosphere to form acids which fall to the earth’s surface as acid rain. Oxides of nitrogen, which form when gasoline is…
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- SCIENCE
What are the environmental impacts of the production of coconut oil? Can you also include the…
Products made from coconut (oils, water, butter) have become increasingly popular in the diets of Americans. Coconut comes from Asian and South American countries. Therefore, one of the…
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- SCIENCE
What are some muscular system diseases that can effect teens?
Fibromyalgia and muscular dystrophy are two muscular system diseases that can affect teens. Muscular dystrophy (or MD) is a “genetic disorder that weakens the muscles that help the body move.”…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What are some quotes from Lord of the Flies that best demonstrate Ralph’s or Jack’s willingness…
When Jack and his choir march down the beach to join the group, it is evident that Jack has some leadership experience and Golding even notes that he is the most likely choice. But once Ralph is…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In the 16th chapter of To Kill a Mockingbird, who is Mr. Dolphus Raymond and what are three…
Mr. Dolphus Raymond comes from a well-to-do family in Maycomb, but he is not at all a traditional citizen. Raymond is known as a drunk because he is usually seen with a bottle in a brown paper…
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- SEEDFOLKS
In Seedfolks, Fleishman creates a very different voice for Sae Young. What connection can you see…
Sae Young’s voice is very different from the other characters in Paul Fleischman’s novel. First, she has very broken English. She talks in short phrases using incorrect grammar. Here is an example:…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What are some quotes from Lord of the Flies that best demonstrate Ralph or Jack as a good…
Both Ralph and Jack have times when they communicate effectively, producing the desired response in the other boys. Ralph’s communication skills are best at the beginning of the novel, when he has…
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- ACQUAINTED WITH THE NIGHT
“Acquainted with the Night” seems to exhibit the theme of isolation and solitude. Is isolation…
At first glance it looks like Frost’s “Acquainted with the Night” could be about several of the ideas you cited: solitude, isolation, or depression (I don’t get a sense of any hints of suicide,…
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- HISTORY
Why did the Greeks worship and fear Aphrodite? 1 image
Aphrodite’s’ place in the pantheon of twelve Greek gods that reside at Olympus suggests that she is an important deity to the Greeks. There were several reasons the Greeks worshiped her. She was…
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- SEA OF POPPIES
What is a good quote about Kalua in Sea of Poppies?
In my opinion, there is one quote that is a summation of the book as whole and rises over all of the others. The quote is as follows: Tonight her eyes dropped instead to the tiny sphere she was…
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- SCIENCE
The basic structure of an atom is the result of the ______________________ between…
The basic structure of an atom is the result of the electromagnetic attraction between the positive nucleus and the negative electrons. An electromagnetic force is a fundamental force in nature…
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- TO BUILD A FIRE
Throughout the story “To Build a Fire” by Jack London, the man remembers “the old-timer on…
The first time that the man remembers the old timers and their advice is when he stops to eat his lunch. He has removed his mitten in order to get at his food and quickly realizes that it is so…
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- POETRY
Why did Denise Scanlan begin writing poetry? What was her background?
Denise Scanlan is an Australian poet. She writes in a similar way to many other “bush poets,” as they are known, in that their poetry is designed as an escape from traditional Australian stoicism….
- HISTORY
Why do you think it was so hard for the colonists to make that initial break from England?
It was difficult for the American colonists to make the initial break from England because many Americans considered themselves Englishmen, they did not believe they could defeat the British…
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- THE TWENTY-ONE BALLOONS
What does Professor Sherman say to Mr. F that intrigues him in William Pene du Bois’s The…
In Chapter 7 of William Pene du Bois’s The Twenty-One Balloons, Professor Sherman says something about life on Krakatoa that impresses Mr. F. In this chapter, Mr. F takes Professor Sherman on a…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What events lead up to the final showdown between Beatty and Montag and what causes Montag to…
In Fahrenheit 461 by Ray Bradbury, Guy Montag’s wife, Millie turns him in for his books. This leads to Beatty paying Montag a visit and forcing him to burn the books and to burn his own house down….
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- TANGERINE
TANGERINE (SPRAY PAINT ACCIDENT) When Paul confronts his brother about his eyes what does he say?
In Tangerine, Paul confronts Erik (his brother) and Arthur about Luis Cruz’s death; however, Paul doesn’t confront Erik about his eyes. Instead, he confronts his parents for lying to him about how…
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- HISTORY
Compare and contrast the Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle with Confucius in…
The Greek philosophers and the great Chinese philosopher Confucius wanted to mentor leaders to create a perfect society. Both groups stressed a censored, state education that taught virtues as…
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- THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER
How does “The Devil and Tom Walker” support a thesis statement such as; “Trees look good on the…
Trees are used in this story as symbols representing specific people in the community. One particular tree is shown to be rotten on the inside, but apparently healthy from the outside – this tree…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
With reference to William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar, what would be ideas of why Cassius…
It is precisely because Brutus is an individual beyond reproach who sincerely loves Julius Caesar that Cassius so avidly struggles to recruit the former to his cause. In Shakespeare’s play, Cassius…
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- REFERENCE
What are the connotation and denotation of the word “arrayed”?
Since denotation means the literal meaning of the word I will give the information according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. (v) 1. to place in proper or desired order 2. to clothe with…
- A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA
Give a description of Holmes according to Watson?
Sherlock Holmes seems to have retained a lifelong affection for Irene Adler because she defeated him at his own game, which was reasoning. Holmes did not have a high opinion of women in general…
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- TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR
In Touching Spirit Bear, what causes Garvey to say that there is not enough room on the island…
Garvey is explaining to Cole that he cannot continue to maintain his angry attitude if he wishes to live on the island and be successful. The idea that there is “not room for both” stems from the…
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- MACBETH
How does Macbeth come to his power through an evil doing?
Macbeth comes to power through doing an evil deed. Macbeth murders the current king, Duncan. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are hosting a party for the king in order to celebrate the recent victories…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Who is the “old desire” referred to in the first line?
The “old desire” does not exactly refer to a person but to Romeo’s feelings for a person. When the play opens he is suffering from the pangs of love for a girl named Rosaline. But Rosaline has no…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In the novel Fahrenheit 451, on what page does Montag talk to Faber about printing books?
On page 81, Montag tells Faber that he thinks it would be a good idea to print extra copies of books if it turns out they are worthwhile. Faber responds by telling Montag that he will have nothing…
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- A WRINKLE IN TIME
Why and how does Charles Wallace change in A Wrinkle in Time?
Charles Wallace is an unusual child. According to his mother, he is “new.” People think that he is stupid, but by his conversation, one can tell that he is exceptionally bright and mature. He…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, what did Scout “not believe?”
One of the things that Scout does not believe in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is Jem’s story of “Hot Steams.” Jem describes them to Dill who has never heard of them. “Haven’t you ever walked…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
What is Joe’s response when Pip expresses a desire to visit Mrs. Havisham?
When Pip tells Joe he wants to visit Miss Havisham (meaning he’ll need to take a day off at the forge), Joe tells Pip that there’s no reason for it since Miss Havisham has already paid Pip and sent…
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- OTHELLO
How is Othello a character to be sympathized with? Which scenes show this?
Othello seems especially like a character to be sympathized with in the scene in which he murders Desdemona and in which he kills himself. The soliloquy he speaks before Desdemona wakes up contains…
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- THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE
What techniques does Doyle use to reveal Spaulding’s character?
A good way to think about how authors develop characters through indirect characterization is the mnemonic STEAL. Look for what the character SAYS and what others SAY about him, how he or she…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
I need help finding quotes that show that Romeo or Juliet have no freedom since their parents are…
Go with Juliet on this one. Romeo is really hard to do for your topic, because Romeo’s parents are essentially absent from the play. On the other hand, Juliet’s parents are prominent characters in…
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- HISTORY
What were horrible problems that the Progressives had to solve?
The answer to this depends to some degree on how you define “horrible.” Were all the problems that the Progressives wanted to fight “horrible?” That is not something that can be answered…
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- THE BEAR
What happens every time Smirnov touches a chair in “The Bear” by Anton Chekhov?
In Anton Chekhov’s farcical play, “The Bear,” the character, Smirnov is called the “bear” because of his extreme physical strength and also because he is a rather indecent and often aggressive…
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- A POISON TREE
What does the speaker mean when he says he “sunned it with smiles” in the poem “A Poison…
The speaker in the poem has been nurturing wrath against his enemy. “It” stands for the grudge being fostered behind the façade of his smiling face. The poet employs the literary device of…
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- RICHARD CORY
Richard Cory killing himself when he appeared to have everything is an example of what?
Richard Cory killing himself (in the poem “Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington Robinson) when he appeared to have everything, is an example of “appearances being deceiving.” In the poem,…
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- WILLIAM BLAKE
How did William Blake feel about religion and the institution of the church?
Much of William Blake’s work deals with precisely this question. It is clear that Blake was a very spiritual fellow, and even identified with the Christian faith, as per his minor prophecy All…
- REFERENCE
Creole can indeed become a vernacular language. The word creole can be used to mean a person of mixed race or the combination of two different languages as a result of cultural diffusion. Creole…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Suppose you are bidding on a used car and someone else bids above the highest amount that you are…
The only thing that you can say for sure here is that the monetary value of that used car for the other person is higher than the car’s monetary value for you. You cannot really say that the…
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- MACBETH
What are some of the struggles that Macbeth and Banquo face in Shakespeare’s Macbeth?
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Macbeth and Banquo have to struggle against several things. At the play’s beginning, Macbeth and Banquo have both struggled in the war between Scotland and Norway,…
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- HISTORY
What were some weaknesses and strengths of the Roman Empire?
This question likely refers to the whole history of Rome from 8th B.C.E to the 5th century C.E. despite the reference to the Empire that existed from the time of Augustus to the Barbarian invasions…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
The fact that Scout recognizes Mayella’s loneliness is an example of what theme regarding education?
In terms of Scout’s broader education in life (not just in school), one of the lessons she learns is to consider the life, struggles, and perspectives of other people. Earlier in the novel, she,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, which of Atticus Finch’s behaviors and/or characteristics…
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, there are several examples of Atticus’ respectful and non-racist attitude. Calpurnia has been with the Finches since the children were very small; after the…
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- THE NECKLACE
What are some elements of foreshadowing in “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant?
In the short story “The Necklace,” Guy de Maupassant uses Mathilde Loisel’s feelings to foreshadow future doom.Mathilde’s most significant feelings are in reaction to the invitation her husband…
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- SCIENCE
List physical and chemical properties used to identify evidence at a crime scene.
A physical property is one which can be observed without changing the sample. A chemical property can only be observed by causing a chemical change. With regards to a crime scene, many physical and…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
How is hair symbolic of Ralph’s journey throughout Lord of the Flies?
Ralph’s hair is symbolic of his journey on the island and the gradual decay of civility amongst the boys. At the beginning of the novel, Golding describes Ralph as having fair hair, which is…
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- YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN
What is the literary perspective of the character of Young Goodman Brown? How do atmosphere,…
Young Goodman Brown sets out into the woods of an evening for “an evil purpose.” After he says goodbye to his pious young wife, Faith, he comments to himself: “Poor little Faith!” thought he, for…
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- WAKEFIELD
What are the positive and negative character traits of Mr. Wakefield?
Hawthorne, as narrator, relates the outline of a bizarre story he’d read in a magazine or a newspaper. The man, who he chooses to call “Wakefield” leaves his wife on some errand, claiming it may…
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- YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN
In “Young Goodman Brown,” was Brown’s experience in the forest a dream or a reality?
How one answers this question is dependent upon whether one believes the devil (and the supernatural) is real, I suppose. For me, Goodman Brown’s experience in the forest was a dream, but a dream…
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