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August 26, 2018 Educator

LITERATURE

In “A Rose for Emily,” what is the nature of the conflict between Emily Grierson and the Board of…

In 1894, Colonel Satoris, wanting to help her out since her father had passed away, had remitted her taxes forever. He didn’t just say he’d require no more taxes, though; she was too proud for…

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SCIENCE

What are some forensic applications of chromatography?

Chromatography is a separation technique that is based on the separation of different components of a mixture between two phases: the stationary phase and the mobile phase. Depending on the…

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THE MONKEY’S PAW

In “The Monkey’s Paw,” from when they first hear the knocking up to when the husband ran outside…

Suspense is created by Mr. White’s desperation to get his wife’s wish cancelled with his wish. Suspense is excitement created by the reader knowing that something is going to happen. The…

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MACBETH

After Macbeth’s long soliloquy at the end of Act 1, what is the effect of the short halting…

In Act 1, Scene 7, Macbeth delivers a soliloquy in which he outlines all of his reasons not to move forward with the murder of Duncan as well as his one reason to go ahead with it. Duncan is his…

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BUSINESS

Do you include income earned but not received in calculation of GDP using the income approach?

No, because that income is only theoretical at this point. You can see in the definition of each part of the income expression of GDP that it is the amount received, because this is the amount that…

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TANGERINE

What do Joey’s comments tell us about him in Tangerine?

Joey’s comments tell us that, unlike his friend Paul, Joey is unwilling to embrace Tangerine Middle School’s diversity and adapt his attitude to its culture of sarcastic comments and tough-guy…

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‘NIGHT, MOTHER

What is a summary of the play ‘night, Mother by Marsha Norman?

The two main characters in ‘night, Mother are Jessie Cates and her mother Thelma, whom Jesse calls “Mama.” Jesse is middle-aged and lives with Mama, taking care of all the details of her…

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SCIENCE

What is the morphology of the bacterial cells Corynebacterium diptheriae and Staphylococcus…

The morphology of a bacteria refers to the external characteristics of the bacteria. Most commonly this refers to its size, its shape, and how its components are arranged. Let’s look at each…

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RAYMOND’S RUN

Would Squeaky make a good friend in “Raymond’s Run”?

Squeaky would be a good friend because she is loyal, sincere and has interesting hobbies. Squeaky can certainly be judgmental and she has a little trouble making friends, but she is extremely…

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HISTORY

What was the cause of Persian Gulf War?

The Persian Gulf War began in August 1990. Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2. There was a dispute over an oil well that was near the Iraq-Kuwait border. Iraq felt the oil well belonged to Iraq while…

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MATILDA

Can you give me a summary of Matilda by Roald Dahl?

Matilda by Roald Dahl is the story of a gifted, extraordinarily talented girl born to boring, unimaginative parents. From the time she is born, Matilda is different than other children. She is a…

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HISTORY

Theoretically speaking, what would happen to the economy, religion, demographics, relations with…

Christopher Columbus was above all a salesman – his famous expedition was largely the result of his ability to charm the wealthy and powerful Isabella I, Queen of the newly united Kingdom of Spain…

ROMEO AND JULIET

In Act IV scene III of Romeo and Juliet, where is an oxymoron used?

An oxymoron is a literary technique that places two contrasting words next to each other. The juxtaposition of two contrasting ideas or images creates a paradox, and the effect is very vivid…

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BATTLE ROYAL

Compare and contrast “A Rose For Emily” and “Battle Royal.”

The narrator in “A Rose for Emily” describes how the townspeople thought of Emily and her father as a “tableau”: a pair of figures riding in a buggy, Miss Emily in white, her father holding…

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THE COLD EQUATIONS

In what important ways is the setting of the final frontier different from Earth in Tom Godwin’s…

In his short story “The Cold Equations,” Tom Godwin describes his setting of the final frontier, or outer space, in a way that it remarkably resembles locations on Earth, especially during the days…

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I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS

What is the tone at the beginning of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?

When Maya Angelou wrote “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” she was attempting to expose the divisive racial prejudice that had permeated society for so long. She wanted, essentially, not just evoke…

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PYGMALION

In Pygmalion, what is Liza’s one quality that most fascinates Higgins and Pickering?

Higgins and Pickering are fascinated by the way Liza speaks. Higgins is a scientist of phonetics. When he meets Liza in the rain, he jots down her words phonetically and then guesses her exact…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

Explain the factors resulting in the breakdown of social order in the novel Lord of the Flies.

William Golding’s Lord of the Flies is rich in symbolic and connotative meaning, allowing readers to understand it on many levels, from personal psychology to political commentary. Reflecting on…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Who raped Mayella Ewell?

Tom Robinson did not rape Mayella Ewell on November 21st. There is no evidence to suggest that Mayella was raped by Tom, or anybody else, on that specific day. While Tom Robinson is on the witness…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

Why does Herman E. Calloway not like Bud?

In the novel Bud, Not Buddy, Herman E. Calloway is an old, cantankerous individual who is hard to get along with. He is a famous musician who has lost the love of his life, his daughter. Herman’s…

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SCIENCE

Although there are major differences between bacteria, protists, and viruses, there are similarities as well. Types of all three can cause disease. All three have the genetic material common to all…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are some characteristics that describe Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Jean Louise “Scout” Finch is the narrator of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird and she displays numerous character traits which make her unique, entertaining, and memorable. Scout is a “tomboy” who…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

Describe the house, the house’s residents, and the room where Bud is supposed to sleep, in…

In Chapter 15, Bud arrives at Grand Calloway Station. Grand Calloway Station is the name of Herman E. Calloway’s gigantic home. Miss Thomas explains to Bud that Herman named it that because a long…

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LITERATURE

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EDMUND SPENSER

Why was Sonnet 75 by Edmund Spenser so popular?

Edmund Spenser’s own popularity plus the popularity of the sonnet form combined with Spenser’s refreshing twist on the love sonnet sequence to make Sonnet 75 very popular in his own day. Five years…

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TANGERINE

What are 5 major events in the novel Tangerine?

Paul’s family moves from Houston to Tangerine-the inciting incident, which is a term for the event that kicks off all of the action. Paul’s school is almost swallowed by a sinkhole-the…

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A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND

What is the dominant impression of O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find?”

What may be considered a dominant impression is the grandmother’s salvation at a most unsuspected moment, and it is a moment of violence, as well. Flannery O’Connor herself has stated that she uses…

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ANIMAL FARM

Relating to Animal Farm, what corrupts people more: money, material items or power?

In Animal Farm, power corrupts far more than money or material goods: in fact, we could group money and material goods together as the same, but for the sake of this exercise we will keep them…

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BUSINESS

What are some examples of how different leadership and/or motivational approaches should be…

As a leader, it is essential to understand the cultural differences that exist between different countries and their working styles. In order to better understand how to lead and motivate people…

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THE LOTTERY

In Shirley Jackson’s short story, how has the lottery changed over the years?

Shirley Jackson’s short story The Lottery includes a number of passages that suggest changes in how the ritual has been carried out over the years. How long, exactly, this barbaric practice had…

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AS YOU LIKE IT

While describing the soldier in “The Seven Ages of Man,” why does Shakespeare compare…

Shakespeare adopts a playful tone to describe the “seven ages” of man. He does so to underscore the transient and ever-changing nature of a growing person. Every stage of man’s life has its…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In most of the United States, people who drink alcohol in public places are required to hide…

Dolphus Raymond is an intriguing minor character in To Kill a Mockingbird. Harper Lee introduces us to him outside the courthouse before the trial as a man “drinkin’ out of a sack’” (163) who has…

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LAW AND POLITICS

How does the All Writs Act of 1789 give the FBI power to compel Apple to unlock Syed Farook’s…

The All Writs Act of 1789 is part of the statute that created the federal judiciary. It has never been overturned, in all its years, and so it is still perfectly good law. It allows a federal…

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THE FIRST SEVEN YEARS

How does Miriam react to her second date with Max?

Miriam does not show any enthusiasm about her second date with Max. In fact, she tells Feld that she was bored during the date. Feld is disappointed that his plans for Max and Miriam to marry seems…

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THE HUNGER GAMES

How does Katniss Everdeen change over time?

As the story begins, Katniss Everdeen, as portrayed by her first person narrative voice, is confident yet humble, brave yet somewhat foolhardy, honest and impulsive. She is aware that she may be…

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HISTORY

How did artists and writers capture the effects of the Great Depression?

Many artists, photographers, and writers depicted the desperation, despair, cruelty, and harsh conditions of the Great Depression. Art The Public Works of Art Project that was part of President…

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SCIENCE

What are the functions of ATP synthase?

ATP synthase is a protein complex found in the cristae of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells carrying out aerobic respiration. Its purpose is to generate ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate….

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ME TALK PRETTY ONE DAY

What is the thesis statement of Me Talk Pretty One Day?

In his “Me Talk Pretty One Day” essay, David Sedaris explores his feelings of alienation that come from his attempt to learn a foreign language while living in a foreign land. He explains this…

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HISTORY

Analyze the major similarities and differences in the spread of Christianity and Buddhism between…

Christianity and Buddhism are each characterized by a central figure whose biography became mythologized into a spiritual quest, personal realization, and cultural movement. In the case of…

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HISTORY

Analyze the continuities and changes in demography and the environment (ex: disease, animals, new…

In 1450, the Bubonic Plague still held Europe its grasp, and continued to devastate populations of cities large and small well into the late 1500s. The total population of Europe by the end of the…

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THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

Who is Dorian Gray?

Dorian Gray is an exceptionally attractive young man who has been befriended by the painter Basil Hallward. At the beginning of the story, Basil is discussing Dorian, the subject of his most recent…

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OZYMANDIAS

What is the message of the sonnet “Ozymandias?”

I think the message of the sonnet “Ozymandias” is that no matter how great or powerful someone is in life, everyone dies and everyone’s memory is eventually erased by the ravages of history. In the…

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THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER

From “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” give an example of parallelism.

Parallelism is a literary device in which corresponding parts of a sentence use similar grammatical structure or wording. Poetry generally uses a great deal of parallelism because it is very…

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THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

How does Stevenson make Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’s relationship so fascinating?

One major way in which Stevenson makes the relationship between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde so fascinating is through his use of point of view. Stevenson employs a third-person limited omniscient…