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August 21, 2018 Educator

SCIENCE

What is the relation between temperature and pressure?

Temperature and pressure of a gas are related by the Gay-Lussac’s law as, PαTPαT where, P is the pressure and T is the temperature. The assumption here is that the volume of the container is…

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HISTORY

What did Baruch S. Blumberg invent that won him the Nobel Prize in 1976?

Nobel Prizes in Medicine, which is the prize that Dr. Baruch S. Blumberg won, are not typically given out for “inventions.” Instead, they are typically given when people discover new…

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REFERENCE

Who is the Father of Western Philosophy?

Most historians consider the father of Western philosophy to be either Socrates or Thales of Miletus. Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived from c.469-399 BC. He is most famous for…

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SCIENCE

What’s the difference between electron affinity and ionization?

Good question. On the surface, they both appear to be very similar, because both ionization energy and electron affinity both deal with an atom’s ability to do something with electrons. The…

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HISTORY

What is the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr?

Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream that all people would be judged on who each person was as a person and not on the color of that person’s skin. He dreamed we would follow the ideas in the…

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CARL SANDBURG

What poem has the line “I could love you as dry roots love rain?”

That line was written by the American poet Carl Sandburg. The line is the opening line from his poem “Offering and Rebuff.” The poem is quite short, but the opening stanza is a beautiful…

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THE ODYSSEY

How did Menelaus treat Telemachus and Pesistratus?

In Book IV, when Telemachus and Pisistratus sail to Sparta (Lacadaemon) to ask after Odysseus, Menelaus receives them graciously and treats them like gods. Their horses are cared for, they are…

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HISTORY

Why was 1929 so significant?

1929 was a very important year. It was in October 1929 that the stock market crashed. This ended a decade of unprecedented prosperity in our country. This was the year all the warning signs that…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Which of Atticus’ skills does Miss Maudie hold up for Scout’s admiration?

I think you are talking about the episode with the rabid dog. In the story, a rabid dog, considered the town dog and named Tom Johnson, limps into town showing signs of rabies. Rabies makes an…

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SPEAK

What connection does Melinda from Speak have to Maya Angelou?

In the book, Melinda takes a shine to the author Maya Angelou. It turns out that Maya’s work has been banned and so Melinda decides to hang a poster of her up in her secret janitor’s closet space…

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AS YOU LIKE IT

Who is the source of the rumor that Orlando may be in the company of Rosalind, Celia and…

Orlando’s brother Oliver is forced to go to the Forest of Arden in search of his brother Orlando because Duke Frederick believes Orlando can tell him where to find his daughter Celia. The secondary…

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HISTORY

When was Rockefeller considered a robber baron?

John D. Rockefeller was the wealthiest man in the history of the United States. After the Civil War, he founded the Standard Oil Company which quickly made him a very wealthy person. The term…

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THE CAY

How old did Timothy confess to being?

In The Cay by Theodore Taylor, young Phillip and an older man named Timothy end up on a small island after their ship is torpedoed. Phillip asks Timothy how old he really is and Timothy responds,…

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THE CANTERBURY TALES

Why might the narrator place her focus on the old woman and not the knight at the point in the…

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SCIENCE

Why do you have to fly into the northern hemisphere if you’re flying from Australia?

You do not have to fly into the northern hemisphere if you are flying from Australia. The only reason that you would absolutely need to fly into the northern hemisphere from Australia would be if…

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OTHELLO

In class we are doing a mock trial. I am playing Roderigo. What are some questions I can ask to…

There are a few lines of questioning you could follow that would reveal Othello’s innocence. Remember, though, Othello did kill his wife. You have to prove that Othello was manipulated into it, not…

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REFERENCE

What are the differences between a speech and a presentation?

Let me point out the differences and then invite you to put the idea in paragraph form. Better learning that way. A speech refers to the method of delivery (see the formula for communication:…

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SCIENCE

What 5 factors might influence the rate of oxygen production or consumption in leaves?

Photosynthesis is a process by which plants take sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to chemically combine them. They produce energy in the form of glucose, while oxygen is produced as a waste…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

In Richard Connell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game,” does Zaroff give a fair chance…

Zaroff does not give his human prey a fair chance. He has all of the advantages in the hunt. Zaroff tells Rainsford that he was such a good hunter that he got bored. Hunting even the biggest…

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SCIENCE

How are reptiles and birds different? How are they alike?

Reptiles and birds share several commonalities, which are specified below. Reptiles and birds are both made of eukaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells are cells that contain a nucleus. Reptiles and…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

In Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, why is Bassanio so confident with Portia?

Bassanio’s confidence in regard to Portia relates to earlier encounters with her in which she apparently showed an interest in him. He relates as much to Antonio when he asks him for a loan to…

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IN SEARCH OF OUR MOTHERS’ GARDENS

What are three examples of allusion in Alice Walker’s “In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens?”

An allusion is a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference. In “In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens,”…

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HISTORY

How did the yellow journalism effect the Spanish-American War ?

Yellow Journalism had a big impact on the Spanish-American War. Newspapers were competing for readers so they often exaggerated headlines to sell papers. The Spanish were ruling in Cuba, and they…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

How does Jane Austen present the character Lady Catherine de Bourgh in the novel Pride and…

It seems that Austen is portraying Lady Catherine in a satirical way–mocking the pompous, snobby aristocratic ladies of her day. It is ironic that Catherine is the sole, independent female in the…

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THE STORY OF AN HOUR

What are some good quotes in “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin that reflect symbolism?

Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” revolves heavily around symbolism. Here are some examples of symbolism at work in the story. The armchair facing the window represents Mrs. Mallard’s desire…

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THE VAGABOND

Why doesn’t the vagabond have any expectations regarding his life?

The vagabond does not have any expectations regarding his life because he is essentially content with the status quo (the way things are now or the current state of affairs). He is happy to travel…

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SCIENCE

How would one know that a chemical reaction, in a chemical equation, is exothermic or endothermic?

In order to understand whether a reaction in a chemical equation is endothermic or exothermic, we must first define these terms. An endothermic reaction is any reaction that has to absorb energy…

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OF MICE AND MEN

What is Steinbeck’s message behind each character based on “good and bad” in Of Mice and Men?

In Of Mice and Men the characters consists on rogue, lonely, wandering men from the Great Depression who, due to the situation that the world is in, have to make due with whatever way they can find…

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SCIENCE

how many bones are in a cockroach? GROSS QUESTION :p

A trick question, of course. The cockroach sports an exoskeleton, and is not a vertebrate with a skeleton made of connected “bones.” With a little stretching of the term, one could say that, as…

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OF MICE AND MEN

How does John Steinbeck present ideas about the good and bad in people in Of Mice and Men?

In Steinbeck’s novella filled with male characters, Curley’s wife is pronounced an Eve, a temptress who disrupts the fraternity of the men. Certainly, George perceives her as an interloper, a…

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LOVE IS NOT ALL

Why do the second and the 4th line not properly rhyme? To my understanding, ” rain” does not…

Because the structure of a sonnet is pretty well carved in stone, I can’t imagine that Edna St. Vincent Millay would intentionally go against the rhyming structure in “Love is not All.” The…

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SCIENCE

How does one know if a chemical reaction is exothermic or endothermic from the chemical equation…

A chemical equation describes a reaction by showing the quantitative relationships between all of the reactants and products. Additional information is needed to indicate if a reaction is…

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HISTORY

Compare & contrast the colonial policies of the British & French.

This answer will focus on the British and French colonies in North America. The Caribbean sugar colonies of the two nations were quite similar in demographics and other features. The biggest…

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HISTORY

Why is Queen Elizabeth I’s Golden Speech called golden?

On November 30 1601, Queen Elizabeth I delivered her ‘Golden Speech’ to Parliament. The Members of the Commons expected Elizabeth to talk about the problem of trade monopolies in England which had…

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ROBERT KENNEDY IN HIS OWN WORDS

My thesis is “Individuals who practice civil disobedience against the government are faced with…

First, I just want to say that I love your thesis. It encapsulates a timeless conundrum of democracy. To wit: At what point and how should people disobey laws, and how should the government deal…

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SCIENCE

What is the difference between classical and instrumental methods of analytical chemistry?

Analytical chemistry is the branch of chemistry that focuses on the identification and quantification of chemical compounds. It is divided into two major areas: the classical methods and the…

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SCIENCE

reaction mechanism of cycloalkynes

The reaction cycloalkynes are similar to the reaction of alkynes through addition reaction. The following are some reactions that can possibly be done in cycloalkynes. 1. Hydrogenation of the…

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HISTORY

What was Adolf Hitler’s personality like?

Adolf Hitler had a complex personality. First of all, he was a narcissist, meaning that he was overly prideful and self-absorbed. He was also a very angry man, and he turned his anger toward the…

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I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS

In what town is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings set?

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings takes place in a variety of settings as Maya Angelou goes through life. In the beginning of the novel, Maya is living in the racially segregated town of Stamps,…

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LITERATURE

What is nonfiction, and what are its elements?

Nonfiction literature describes events and ideas that are factual, rather than works of the imagination. Nonfiction literature may describe events that have actually happened or are currently…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Did Voltaire believe religion and government should be connected?

Francois-Marie d’Arouet, also known by his pen-name of Voltaire, wrote extensively on the social and religious atmosphere of Europe throughout his life. Like his fellow Enlightenment thinkers,…

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GERMINAL

Emile Zola began his novel Germinal with the intention of showing how Étienne had inherited his…

The modern textbook definition of alcoholism centers on the frequent craving to imbibe. In many ways, this definition has likely held firm for centuries and across many cultures. Take a look at the…

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OTHELLO

Do you think that Emilia is aware that Iago has accused Desdemona of infidelity? Why or why not?

No she does not know. Emilia only realises Iago’s tragic deceit at the end of the play. Earlier, after Othello had accused Desdemona of being a whore, she tells Emilia of her grief at being so…

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MY OEDIPUS COMPLEX

In My Oedipal Complex by Frank O’Connor, what role does Larry’s mother play in Larry’s world…

Before his father comes home from the war, Larry sees himself as the man of the house, and he and his mother as a pair. She is the center of his universe, and he believes that he is the center of…

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LITERATURE

Please relate this to idea to the story: some works delay the telling of events or experiences in…

I don’t know which story that you are trying to relate the writing prompt to, but I do agree with the prompt. I’ll give an example from some fairly common stories that most students should…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Analyze the following ironic quotes: 1: “I hate careless people. That’s why I like you.” (58)…

“I hate careless people. That’s why I like you.” The above remark is made by Jordan Baker, a close friend of the Buchanan’s, to Nick Carraway, the narrator. The two had just gotten together…

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SHAKESPEARE’S SONNETS

Compare and contrast Shakespeare’s Sonnet 80 and Sonnet 130.

While both Shakespeare’s Sonnet 80 and Sonnet 130 incorporate contrasts, the poems are fundamentally different in a couple of key ways. First, in Sonnet 80, Shakespeare is addressing a young man,…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

In The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde, what is Algernon’s relationship with his…

The essence of Algernon’s relationship with his manservant, Lane, can be found in the opening scene of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Near the beginning of the play, Lane offers a…