What are five traits of the narrator in “The Signal-Man”?

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SCIENCE

On a rough horizontal surface a body of mass 2 kg is given a velocity of 10 m/s. If the…

Hello! Denote the mass of a body as mm and the coefficient of (kinetic) friction as μ.μ. There are three forces acting on this body: the gravitational force mgmg downwards, the reaction force NN…

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THE REAL THING

What was Henry James’ purpose of writing “The Real Thing”?

“The Real Thing” is a short story by Henry James. As a work of fiction, it doesn’t have a “purpose” in the sense a persuasive essay does of trying to persuade someone of something, nor do we have…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

Why does Maxwell love his grandparents?

Maxwell loves his grandparents because they are loving and supportive. There’s no language to suggest that he hates his grandparents in the story. In fact, on the very first page Max says, “bless…

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HOW IT FEELS TO BE COLORED ME

Why is race important in How it Feels to Be Colored Me?

Race is extremely important in Zora Neale Hurston’s essay, “How it Feels to Be Colored Me” because the essay deals with the social construct of race, racism, and maintaining one’s cultural…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What is the tone of The Cask of Amontillado? What words does the author use to create that tone?

“The Cask of Amontillado” has an incredibly sinister and creepy tone about it. What’s odd for me though is how that tone is delivered. Montresor is the narrator of the story, and he is a…

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WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE

What do the children sing songs about in the first chapter of We Have Always Lived in the Castle?

The children see a song about poisoning to terrorize Merricat by recalling her family history. The worst incident in Merricat’s life was the time her family sat down to dinner and it turned out…

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

What is the theme of love in A Midsummer Night’s Dream? What two characters could be used to…

The love theme in “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” can be summed up in a line from the play: “the course of true love never did run smooth.” Many characters illustrate that theme. Titania and Oberon,…

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THE SCULPTOR’S FUNERAL

Who accompanies the great sculptor’s (Harvey Merrick) body? (Not his name but his relationship to…

Henry Steavens, an apprentice and great admirer of the sculptor Harvey Merrick, accompanies the body of his mentor to the small Kansas town of Merrick’s youth. When the train carrying Merrick in…

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SCIENCE

What reaction takes place when sodium sulphate is added to an organic compound?

When organic compounds are synthesized, they often contain traces of water. It is important to remove these water molecules so that the organic compound itself can be studied. Drying agents, such…

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WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE

In the book We Have Always Lived In The Castle by Shirley Jackson, what do the children sing…

“Merricat, said Connie, would you like a cup of tea?Oh no, said Merricat, you’ll poison me.Merricat, said Connie, would you like to go to sleep?Down in the boneyard ten feet deep!” Most of the…

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SCIENCE

My answers are -33g of butane and -99 g of CO2. I’m looking at other answers and their numbers… 1 image

I’ve calculated the amounts and got positive numbers, but otherwise the same values that you arrived at: -1500 kJ/-2658 kJ/mol of butane = 0.56 moles butane (0.56 mol butane)(58.5 g/mol) = 33 grams…

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A SOUND OF THUNDER

Why do you think there is such a stiff penalty for disobeying instructions in “A Sound of Thunder”?

There are two reasons for the stiff penalty for non-compliance with the instructions of Time Safari, Inc.: The company receives tremendous fines for any infractions, even possible government…

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SCIENCE

So I know the answers are correct but I got -33g of butane and -99 g of co2 why are they not… 1 image

The given reaction is: C4H10+132O2→4CO2+5H2OC4H10+132O2→4CO2+5H2O In the given reaction, butane undergoes combustion and generates carbon dioxide and water. The energy produced in the reaction is…

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THE WONDERFUL TAR-BABY STORY

In the story of “The Wonderful Tar-Baby,” what is the purpose of the trickster figure?

The trickster figure is a big part of the storytelling tradition both in Native American and African American cultures. Henry Louis Gates Jr, in his book The Signifying Monkey, discusses the role…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What does this quote about The Crucible mean? “It is rare for people to be asked the question…

Proctor had to make a decision about whether or not to confess, and in that decision he had to address the fundamental nature of his character. This is a quote from a man named Tom Wilkinson, who…

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SCIENCE

Structural tissues, enzymes and hormones are made of ___?

The structural tissues of the body, along with enzymes and hormones are composed of a type of macromolecule known as a protein. Macromolecules are formed when small organic sub-units join to form…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What was the device called which Faber had given Montag in order to communicate with him?

In Part Two “The Sieve and the Sand” of the novel Fahrenheit 451, Montag travels to Faber’s house trying to find meaning in the texts he is reading. Faber is hesitant to help Montag because he…

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YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN

What effect does this experience have upon the rest of Young Goodman Brown’s life?

Young Goodman Brown is completely changed by what he sees in the forest. Whether it was real or a dream, he can never look at any of his neighbors — or even his wife — the same way again….

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RAYMOND’S RUN

What is the theme of “Raymond’s Run”? [Please cite textual evidence from the story to support the…

One theme of “Raymond’s Run” is that disabled people should not be demeaned or underestimated. In this delightful short story about an independent girl and her endearing brother Raymond, the…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

How are people punished or rewarded under the king’s system of justice in “The Lady, or the…

The narrator of Stockton’s “The Lady, or the Tiger?” describes the king’s semi-barbaric method of administering justice as “perfect” in its fairness. When a subject is accused of a crime that…

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SCIENCE

How much energy do the most productive stars make?

We use the Stefan-Boltzmann law to calculate the total power output of a star. The law states the following for a black body (an idealized object in physics that absorbs all incoming light):

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HISTORY

Why does Elizabeth Jones not like the term Women’s rights?

Elizabeth Jones was a 19th-century abolitionist and women’s rights activist. Despite her views, she opposed the term “Woman’s Rights.” As she stated in her 1850 speech (Jones’ speech begins on…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Can you explain Philosopher John McGowans’ view of shared values?

John McGowan is a Professor of Humanities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was born in 1953 and is the author of five books. You are asking about his view on shared values. In…

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why does it take Walter Cunningham so long to make a decision concerning Jem’s suggestion?

Scout is mad at Walter Cunningham. She blames him because she got in trouble at school with her new teacher over a discussion about his lack of lunch. She fights Walter until Jem comes up and tells…

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MONSTER

What is Steve’s reason for being in the convenience store in Monster?

According to both Osvaldo and Richard “Bobo” Evans, Steve’s part in the robbery was to walk into the convenience store to see if there were any police officers. Steve was then supposed to give a…

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THE PEARL

When Juana lifted the seaweed poultice from the baby’s scorpion bite, what did she find?

In Steinbeck’s The Pearl, Juana employs the age-old technique of applying a poultice made of seaweed to baby Coyotito’s swollen shoulder. As Steinbeck notes, it is as good a remedy as any other and…

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THE BET

In the short story “The Bet” why does the author take a long period of time for the bet to occur?

That’s a good question. In this classic story, Chekhov uses this extended time span for several reasons. One of the simplest reasons is to raise the stakes, and to make the story more dramatic as a…

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SCIENCE

How does the cell maintain homeostasis?

Homeostasis is the maintenance of constant conditions necessary for growth and development. In case of cells, cell membrane helps the cell maintain internal environment and controls the entry and…

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THE ARTILLERYMAN’S VISION

What information is revealed about the speaker in the opening of Walt Whitman’s “The…

War, a part of human history since its inception, has left indelible scars on the psyches of millions of soldiers and affected civilians alike. It has been called by various labels over the…

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HISTORY

What was the importance of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments?

The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments are often known as the “Civil War Amendments” or the “Reconstruction Amendments” because they were passed in the aftermath of the war and amidst…

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HISTORY

Did the idea of Manifest Destiny play a part in the US’s decision to expand to other parts of the…

The notion of Manifest Destiny indeed played a key role in the United States’ expansionist efforts. One of the key turning points in American foreign policy was the Spanish-American War. Important…

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THE UNKNOWN CITIZEN

How does the state identify the unknown citizen in the poem’s subtitle?

If you are referring to The Unknown Citizen by W.H. Auden, the state identifies the unknown citizen by the state-allocated letters and numbers, JS/07 M 378, on his marble monument. Interestingly,…

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HISTORY

What led to the creation of the Mulford Act?

The Mulford Act, which basically banned the open carry of firearms in California, was an attempt to weaken the Black Panther movement. It was especially aimed at what were called “patrols,” where…

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SCIENCE

How does the Law of Conservation of Mass apply to a burning candle?

The Law of Conservation of Mass tells us that matter is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction. Atoms can be rearranged to form new compounds, but the total mass of the system…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Should Nick trust Gatsby?

Nick should not trust Gatsby. There are several reasons for Nick not to trust Gatsby. These develop and emerge throughout the novel. The first is simply that Gatsby hides his past. If someone keeps…

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ON THE DEVIL’S COURT

What are the conflicts in On the Devil’s Court by Carl Deuker?

The novel is filled with conflicts, as any compelling work must be. The premise of the novel is that the main character, Carl, sells his soul to the devil for basketball success. Of course, this is…

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THE BIBLE

What does opening the door for Elijah symbolize?

In my family, and many others, I am sure, welcoming Elijah into the house on Passover also means offering him a glass of wine, which we always referred to as “Elijah’s Cup.” We fought over the…

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AN AMERICAN CHILDHOOD

What was the connection Dillard made between playing football and being chased for throwing a…

In the story, Dillard described playing football as “It was all or nothing” (Dillard). When she learned to play, she was taught that she had to put everything into the game so that her team would…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does the tone and mood shift with the arrival of Aunt Alexandra in Harper Lee’s To Kill a…

At the end of Chapter 11 in To Kill a Mockingbird, the moment Aunt Alexandra arrives to stay for a while, author Harper Lee uses several word choices to change both the tone and the mood of the…

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CARL HIAASEN

What is a summary of Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen?

Basket Case is the story of Jack Tagger, a former investigative journalist who has been demoted to obituary writer. Tagger becomes obsessed with the death of a has-been rock star, Jimmy Stoma, and…

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SCIENCE

A material is said to be ductile if ___?

A material is said to be ductile if it can be drawn into wires. Metals, for example, are very ductile as compared to non-metals. These wires are generally used for conducting electricity. Some…

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SCIENCE

What is the velocity of a marble after 8 seconds, if it is dropped from a sky scraper?

When we say that the marble was dropped, we simply mean that its initial velocity was 0 m/s. Any object dropped from a height, experiences an acceleration due to Earth’s gravity. This acceleration…

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SCIENCE

How could you use the number and type of reactants to identify a type of chemical reaction?

There are six types of chemical reactions. Each type can usually be identified by the number and types of reactants: 1. A synthesis or combination reaction has two or more reactants, usually…

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HISTORY

How did a family’s social class status impact their experiences during the war?

Because this question doesn’t reference a specific war, I will answer how a family’s social status impacted their war experiences with examples from three wars. In the Civil War, the wealthy…

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THE ORIGINS OF TOTALITARIANISM

How does totalitarianism differ from democracy?

Totalitarianism differs from democracy in several ways. One difference deals with the leaders. In a totalitarian system, the leaders may come to power by force or by manipulation. They will stay in…

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LITERATURE

What awards was Trenton Lee Stewart given?

Novelist Trenton Lee Stewart is known as the author of the famous young adult The Mysterious Benedict Society series. Besides his novels, he has also been published in including the Shenandoah, the…

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SCIENCE

How do adaptations enable organisms to reduce competition for food and other resources?

Competition is reduced any time an organism adapts to survive within a niche that is not being used by others within its environment. A niche refers to the way in which an organism fits into its…