Name the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
- THE COLD EQUATIONS
If you were able to design the EDSs in Tom Godwin’s “The Cold Equation,” would you make any…
In Tom Godwin’s short story “The Cold Equation,” the purpose of the Emergency Dispatch Ships (EDS) is to deliver emergency supplies and other emergency assistance to colonies that are so distant…
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- THREE MEN IN A BOAT (TO SAY NOTHING OF THE DOG)
What is the summary of the seventeenth chapter of Three Men in a Boat?
Chapter XVII of Three Men in a Boat has two major subjects. The opening paragraphs are about washing clothes. The men try to wash their clothes in the river water, but the garments end up being…
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- PSYCHOLOGY
How does Erikson’s theory about the stages of psychosocial development shape our life?
Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist, identified eight stages that each person must go through at different times of life. If an individual does not face and master the challenges of each…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, why does Holden believe that the world is against him?
Holden Caulfield is grieving the loss of his brother. Back in the 1940s and 1950s, people didn’t talk about their feelings or traumatic events in public, and there was a bad stigma toward anyone…
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- SCIENCE
How might you account for the prevalence of the misconception that research has to occur step by…
I blame the way we teach it. Whenever we teach “The Scientific Method” (in all caps like that), we treat it as though it’s some holy ritual that must be performed in the same precise way in order…
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- SCIENCE
- During a physical change, a new kind of matter is formed. True or False? 2.After a material…
- False: during the physical change, a new kind of matter is not formed. The matter might change its state (for example, it might turn from liquid to gas), but it will still be the same matter. 2….
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- HISTORY
What is a similarity between today and the 1960s?
There are some similarities between today and the 1960s. One of the similarities is in the area of politics. The 1960s saw a significant upheaval in the political arena. Because of the Vietnam War,…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
What was the story behind Daniel’s name in the novel The Bronze Bow?
In Chapter 10, Daniel’s grandmother is very ill and is lying on the floor of their home. Daniel regrets not telling his grandmother his true feelings about her and why he chose to leave for the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the physical description of Calpurnia in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Scout describes Calpurnia as being “all angles and bones” (To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 1). She is a tall, slender, older African American woman. Her youthful appearance makes her look much…
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- HISTORY
Was pre-war capitalism solely responsible for America’s prosperity in the 1900s?
There were many factors responsible for our prosperity in the 1900s. I will focus on the prosperity of the 1920s and the 1950s since you are referencing a pre-war time period in your question….
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- STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING
Describe the climate in the first stanza of the poem.
The first stanza of the poem conveys the solitude of the speaker in these woods as well as the tranquil scene that has caused him to pause and enjoy. He says, Whose woods these are I think I…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In Animal Farm, how are the values, attitudes, and beliefs of “Animalism” effectively manipulated…
‘Animalism’ is the name given to the basic tenets expounded by Old Major in his speech to the animals when he addressed them in the big barn. It was developed into a complete system of thought by…
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- THE OZ PRINCIPLE
What is the summary of the Oz Principle Chapter 6?
This chapter discussed the Scarecrow Principle, which means obtaining the necessary wisdom to solve problems within a business. First discussed is Toyota. Although described as one of the most…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are the social and historical contexts and influences based on love in Romeo and Juliet?
The origins of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is believed to be a poem written by Arthur Brooke in 1562 entitled, “The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet,” which was loosely based upon the…
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- HAROLD PINTER
As an actor – a young male actor – 17 years old – what tips would you give on interpretting the…
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
What is Max thinking as Gwen takes Kevin home?
The short answer to your question is that Max thinks Gwen is scared of him because of his size. However, this incident requires a bit more explanation. Kevin is in Max’s basement (which Max…
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- LITERATURE
The word “and” is repeated at the beginning of seven different line in the poem. Write a…
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- POETRY
I need help writing an essay of 3,000 words on a period or literary group in British poetry or a…
The first step you need to take in writing an essay is deciding on a topic. It can be difficult with such a broad assignment as there are several thousand possible choices. The first step in…
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- A CHRISTMAS MEMORY
How do Buddy and his friend feel about the people they live with ?
Buddy never names the people, presumably family members, that they live with. He refers to them at one point as “those who know best,” and he also says at one point that they have control over…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are the disadvantages of industrialization?
We can consider the disadvantages of industrialization in several respects. How does it impact society? How does it impact the individual? How does it impact the planet? These are just a few things…
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- IF
Analyze and give reasons why the poet wants us to dream, and yet, not make dreams our master.
The poem “If” is all about becoming a model human being by inculcating the virtues in life. The second stanza of the poem begins with the following line: If you can dream—and not make dreams…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How do the characters in To Kill A Mockingbird challenge society’s racism? (specifically…
Atticus knows it will be difficult for Tom Robinson to get a fair trial. It is an all white jury. It is the 1930s in a southern town when racism is still a persistent part of the culture. But…
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- RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
Considering the religious, economic, social and political factors before the Reformation, would…
Thinking counterfactually about history is always more an exercise in science fiction or fantasy than something realistic, mainly because the variables aren’t independent. For example, you can’t…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Why didn’t the conspirators want Cicero to join them?
The conspirators do not want to let Cicero in on their plot to assassinate Julius Caesar because Cicero apparently is a poor follower. In Act II, Scene 1, Cassius suggests that Cicero be included….
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- MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
How does Sam feel when Bando leaves?
Great question! In the book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, Sam meets a man named Bando. Although Sam has spent much time alone, he enjoys Bando’s company. Thus, when Bando…
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- THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
I need a summary of “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost, highlighting important points.
“The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost is a poem consisting of four five-line stanzas. The basic meter of the poem is iambic tetrameter, with frequent anapestic substitutions. The rhyme scheme is…
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- THE PEDESTRIAN
What kind of mood or atmosphere does the setting suggest?
The short story, “The Pedestrian” takes place in November of 2053 in a large city at night. From the very beginning, Bradbury sets the mood of the story through his descriptions of the houses…
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- THE GIVER
What is a man vs. technology conflict in Lois Lowry’s The Giver?
One type of technology that proves to be quite a conflict in Lois Lowry’s The Giver is medical technology. Normally, when we think of technology, computers and TVs come to mind. We sometimes forget…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is a quote from Chapters 3 and 4 of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird that depicts Scout’s…
“Catching Walter Cunningham in the schoolyard gave me some pleasure, but when I was rubbing his nose in the dirt Jem came by and told me to stop” (Lee 30). One of Scout’s most predominant…
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- ANTIGONE
What are Creon’s views on women and femininity?
Creon’s view of women were very much grounded in the society in which Sophocles was raised. Ancient Athens was what is sometimes described as a strongly “homosocial” culture, one in which men…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
“Romance at a short notice was her speciality.” What does this statement mean and tell about…
Vera can be described as a fun-loving and adventurous girl who is very inventive and shrewd. She uses her ability to think on her feet to be a ruthless prankster. She’s not just a terrific…
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- THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
What are some metaphors used in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
In the second chapter, “The Search for Mr. Hyde,” Mr. Utterson wishes to see Mr. Hyde for himself, having heard Mr. Enfield’s strange story and confirmed that Dr. Jekyll’s will does, indeed, name…
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- ARTS
I am trying to marry the idea of the phrase “Know your place” to two creative works in the arts…
If I were you, I would look specifically at visual art. There are a myriad of paintings and sculptures that would help you expand on your thesis. For this topic, you might want to start with the…
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- RELIGION
What are the main points of Emile Durkheim’s analysis of religion in Elementary Forms of Religion…
Emile Durkheim’s theory of religion posits that religion is a concrete personified symbol of the society (or social group) itself. According to this theory, the godhead, deities, spirits, or other…
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- THE GRAPES OF WRATH
Is Steinbeck fair to the California landowners? Can you find any people in the novel who try to…
Steinbeck portrays the landowners in both Oklahoma and California as self-serving and callous. Their main interest is to make a profit from their crops. Their attitude toward the migrant workers is…
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- SCIENCE
How does the temperature affects the solubility of gas?
The solubility of gases in a solvent is not fixed and it changes as the temperature of the solvent changes. For water, the solubility of the gases decreases as the temperature rises. Consequently,…
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
How do the minor characters in A Doll’s House develop the drama?
In Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, Nora takes center stage. She and her husband, Torvald, are involved in much of the action and drama of this play. The minor characters, however, play very important roles…
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- SCIENCE
Differentiate between intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bond giving suitable examples.
Hydrogen bonding is a special case of bonding which involves hydrogen atom and a strong electronegative atom (such as oxygen, fluorine, nitrogen, etc.). Since hydrogen acquires a relatively strong…
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- HISTORY
Why is Niccolo Machiavelli still considered important today?
Niccolo Machiavelli is still considered important today because many of his ideas helped form the foundation of modern international politics and governance. For instance, Machiavelli emphasized…
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- HISTORY
What does nativism say about America in the 1920s?
Different people could answer this question in different ways. My own response is that nativism says three things (two of which are closely related) about America in the 1920s. First, the country…
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- RELIGION
What is Pi comparing the three religions to in Life of Pi?
In Life of Pi, Pi is comparing his three religions to storytelling. If you look at the holy books of Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, they are full of stories that have, to us, become legends….
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- MATH
an open rectangular box with a volume of 12 ft^3 has a square base. Express the surface area A of…
Hello! I suppose that “open” means “without the upper side” and that xxis in feet. Denote the height as hh (ft). Then the surface area is A=x2+4hxA=x2+4hx (bottom square xx by xx and 4 sides xx by…
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- MATH
p→q; p→r; ¬q∨¬r; ∴¬p please prove using natural deduction.
- basic assumption 2. p→rp→rbasic assumption 3. ¬q∨¬r¬q∨¬rbasic assumption(goal:¬p¬p ) In order to proof this we will need to divide it into two…
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- HISTORY
Explain the changing status of women in the U.S. from post WW2 to the present.
Prior to the mid-20th century, women were commonly treated as though they were an extension of or inferior to men. This message was directly contradicted during WWII when women were required to…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Is the play Romeo and Juliet relevant for teenagers today?
Although William Shakespeare’s famous play, Romeo and Juliet, is set several centuries ago, I think many of its themes are still quite relevant to the lives and interests of young people today….
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- BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA
What page number is “allotted” on in Bridge to Terabithia?
The page number will depend on which version of the book you have. Open up to Chapter 2, and go about halfway into the chapter. Now skim until you find a paragraph that starts with the words “So…
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- SEEDFOLKS
In Seedfolks, why did Amir say the garden was the reason the three men chased down the person who…
In the book, Amir explains how the community garden has brought people of all races together. During the harvest festival, everyone traded harvests and mingled freely among each other. All the…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
I wrote an essay about hope, envy, and greed in The Great Gatsby and I don’t know how to conclude…
The conclusion should be similar to the introduction but it should include some information that is included in the middle portion of your essay. Given the themes of hope, envy, and greed, your…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Why does Scout love Jem in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout loves her brother, despite how much of a hard time he gives her, essentially, and simply, because he is her brother. And she feels he is one of the only…
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- SCIENCE
Name the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres 1 image
The Northern and Southern hemispheres of Earth have an opposite cycle of seasons. For example, when the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing summer, the Southern Hemisphere is enjoying the winter….
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