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POETRY

Why are structure and rhythm important parts of poetry?

Let’s first establish what these two literary devices are: Structure is the form that the poem adheres to by using specific stanzas, meter schemes, rhyme schemes, and subject content. The types of…

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LITERATURE

Analyze the poem “Cleanthus Trilling” by Edgar Lee Masters.

It can be said that a seed hides a tree in itself. This poem too, in its shortness, tends to capture the movement of life in itself. One may simply demonstrate this little poem as a piece showing…

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HEALTH

What are three diseases that can be caused by unhealthy eating?

Three diseases which can be caused by unhealthy eating are Type II Diabetes, heart disease, and tooth decay. Over-consumption of sugar can increase the risk of developing Type II diabetes, a…

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SCIENCE

Who taught or influenced Charles Darwin?

There are several names that come into play as to who might have influenced Charles Darwin. Darwin came from a family of scientifically-oriented people, wealthy and educated. His father, a…

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HISTORY

What do the American, French, and Haitian Revolutions have in common? Differences?

Each of these revolutions was very complex, so any brief answer will be very incomplete. That said, there are several points of comparison and contrast that we can look at. We should also bear in…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Carla is a divorced middle-age woman who lives in Florida, far from her only living parent and…

In all of my years of experience in teaching, I have rarely seen an adolescent want to move to a different location. Adolescents want familiarity and routine. Moving to a different region of the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is it about Tim Johnson’s appearance and behavior that makes Jem think that the dog has…

Tim Johnson is walking strangely and seems to be acting abnormally. He’s walking very slowly and twitching. Everyone in the town knows Tim Johnson well, and so Jem is easily able to see the change…

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HEALTH

Where are the efferent arterioles located?

The efferent arterioles are found in the renal system, which contains the kidneys, and is part of the urinary system. The role of the kidneys is to filter blood and extract urine and waste. From…

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THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM

Who are the characters in “The Pit and the Pendulum”? And what are the key events that take place?

There is only one main character in The Pit and the Pendulum: the narrator. However, despite the fact that he is the main character, we know next to nothing about him. For more discussion on him, I…

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THE SHAKESPEARE STEALER

In The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood, why is Chris Beeston’s reference to Leicester…

Within the context of the story, Chris Beeston’s mention of Leicester is important because Leicester is where the mysterious “fearsome stranger” had taken Widge, given him a room and food, and…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

On what page did Montag call Faber in Fahrenheit 451?

Montag originally met Faber in the park one day. He struck up a conversation with him and quickly discovered that Faber had been an English professor who lost his job when the colleges began to…

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SCIENCE

What part of an animal cell breaks down sugar to release energy?

Organic molecules like glucose provide the chemical energy or fuel that animals and other eukaryotic organisms use for the process of aerobic cellular respiration. The organelle where this process…

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SCIENCE

Why do we explore space?

Space exploration is beneficial (directly) to scientists and (indirectly) to the general public, however there are large costs associated with such programs. Space exploration helps us uncover…

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RELIGION

What does Martin Luther King, Jr., think the role of the church should be in addressing racial…

In his Letter from Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King Jr. outlines several theological justifications for his actions in the south and his call for southern clerical support. He discusses the…

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LITERATURE

I need help getting started with a literary analysis of a short story, “How to Date A Brown Girl,…

In “How to date a brown girl (black girl, white girl, or halfie)” by Junot Diaz, the main character, Yunior, creates both mood and meaning for the story as he describes his apartment and the…

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LITERATURE

How do setting and atmosphere in How to Date a Brown Girl, Black Girl, White Girl, or Halfie by…

Yunior is a poor Dominican immigrant sharing dating strategies with the reader. He lives in an inexpensive apartment in a mostly hispanic part of the city. The reader can tell that Yunior is in…

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SCIENCE

How do plants conduct chemical weathering?

Weathering is the process of breakdown of rocks, minerals, etc. It can be classified as either physical weathering or chemical weathering. Plants contribute to both the physical and chemical…

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THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

In the book The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, was he morally right or wrong for trying…

This is a very subjective question, and each person could arrive at a different answer. It might be best to look at why he could have been right and why he could have been wrong. Morally Right? Dr….

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MACBETH

What does it mean when Lady Macbeth says to Macbeth “Nor time nor place did then adhere, and yet…

This quote is from Lady Macbeth’s angry rebuke of her husband in Act I, Scene 7. Macbeth has just told her, after much reflection, that he will not murder Duncan. Lady Macbeth challenges his…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What does Romeo mean when he says, “Oh, dear account! My life is my foe’s debt”?

This quote takes place at the end of Act 1, scene 5. Romeo and Juliet have just fallen in love, essentially at first sight. Taken with each other, they haven’t even exchanged names, choosing…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why is Atticus so insistent on Jem and Scout acting politely towards Mrs. Dubose?

The lesson that Atticus teaches Scout during the incident with Walter Cunningham carries over to the event with Mrs. Dubose. Atticus tells Scout to learn to walk around in someone else’s skin to…

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MACBETH

Is catharsis a necessary element of “tragedy”? If so, is there catharsis in Macbeth?

Is catharsis necessary to tragedy? It depends who you ask. Some people would say that tragedy creates such tension for its audience that there must be some moment of emotional release; the audience…

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SCIENCE

How were the ideas of Democritus and Dalton similar?

Democritus and Dalton has similar ideas about the atom, but Democritus based his theory more on reason than science. Democritus lived from 460 AD to 370 AD. He reasoned that because a rock can be…

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HISTORY

Most students commonly believe that the Revolutionary War was a short and relatively painless…

To answer your question, I will explain why the war was a long and painful one. I will also include the costs both sides experienced as a result of the Revolutionary War. Based on these ideas, you…

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SCIENCE

What appears to happen to the moon as it goes through its cycles?

The moon appears to change shape or get lighter and darker as it passes through its cyclic monthly phases. However, the moon does not actually produce any light of its own or ever change shape. The…

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GATHERING BLUE

What do Thomas and Kira discover about their talents that they have in common?

Both Thomas and Kira are artists. Thomas has the ability to carve intricate designs in wood, and Kira can embroider scenes in beautiful colors with thread. Kira discovers that their journeys as…

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THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

Explore the significance of the aspects of dramatic comedy in William Shakespeare’s “The Taming…

Dramatic comedy is that which shows humans as worse than they might be portrayed in reality. It highlights all of the many flaws that may encompass certain characters, or people in similar…

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A SOUND OF THUNDER

Explain why it is so important that the hunters stay on the path in “A Sound of Thunder.”

The Path is an antigravity metal walkway that prevents the hunters, who are engaged in a time-traveling safari to the Cretaceous period, from interacting with the environment in unintentionally…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

Where and when does the story “The Cask of Amontillado” take place?

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” never clearly states where or when it is set. In paragraph three of the short story, Poe says, “Few Italians have the true virtuoso spirit. …Fortunato,…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Aunt Alexandra mean by “Somebody just walked over my grave”?

In order to understand the significance of the phrase in the book, we must first look into the background of the phrase itself. There is an old wives’ tale relating that one would receive a sudden…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What lessons did Scout learn in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?

Scout learns many lessons throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus teaches Scout a lesson on compromise. When Scout returns home from school dejected and refusing to go back, Atticus…

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BUSINESS

State and explain two reasons why Europe is not an Optimum Currency Area.

In concluding that Europe or, more precisely, the European Union, is not an Optimal Currency Area (OCA) one needs to first go back to the origins of the concept of an OCA and compare it with the…

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BUSINESS

Can a country with a fixed exchange rate pursue an independent monetary policy to eliminate a…

It is possible for a country to have a fixed exchange rate and an independent monetary policy. However, it is only possible if the country does not also allow for the free flow of capital in and…

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MACBETH

What happens to Fleance in the play Macbeth?

Fleance is, of course, the son of Macbeth’s friend and comrade Banquo. Macbeth comes to regard Banquo as a threat because he also saw the witches’ prophecy and because the witches foretold that…

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HISTORY

What are the connections between the growing power of Christianity and the political…

Christianity’s greatest appeal for the Roman Empire was the role model it provided for forming strong and powerful kingdoms. Prior to the start of Constantine’s rule in 306 CE, Rome had rejected…

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SCIENCE

What is combustion ? Please explain for kids.

Combustion is the reaction of a substance with oxygen, usually producing heat and light. Another word for combustion is burning. Where there’s a fire, something is combusting. The ingredients of a…

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HISTORY

How did the Free Soil movement contribute to the Civil War?

The Free Soil movement helped to contribute to the Civil War because it helped to create tension between the North and South. This tension, over the issue of the expansion of slavery, helped drive…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Why does the reader think they’re walking with Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol?

Your question is quite confusing; however, my guess is that it is a reference to the visit (during the journey of the ghost of Christmas present and Scrooge) to the Cratchit family household. The…

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REFERENCE

To what “grail” does Gatsby refer?

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FRANKENSTEIN

What are some quotes that show that Victor was reckless to create the creature, his neglect of…

In the book, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, some iconic moments occur, such as Victor’s creation of the creature, his neglect of the creature, and Victor’s refusal to accept responsibility for…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What is the setting of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is set in London, England. The exact year is not specified, but it is during the Industrial Revolution, sometime in the early 1800s. London is divided between the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What character traits are used to describe Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird?

One thing we learn early on in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is that Scout Finch is very precocious, meaning that she’s very advanced for her age. We see her precociousness in the fact that…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

In The Witch of Blackbird Pond, what are Kit’s first impressions of America and what do they…

Kit is initially unimpressed with America. She finds the towns of Saybrook and Wetherfield to be small and dreary. She had expected to see established and bustling towns, with large buildings made…

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

Why would the Victorians have found “The Tell-Tale Heart” particularly disturbing?

The Victorians were particularly concerned with duplicity and deception and a person’s ability to be secretly sinful or suffering from “madness” while tricking the world into believing that they…

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GRAMMAR

Does eNotes have any grammar lessons available?

Yes, you can find grammar lessons on Enotes. The best way to do it though is by searching for a particular grammar topic through the answered homework questions section. If you are looking for a…

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HISTORY

Compare and contrast FDR’S accomplishments with those of Lincoln and Washington. Does he match up…

To answer your question, I will explain some of the major accomplishments of President Washington, President Lincoln, and President Roosevelt. From the explanation provided, you should be able to…

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THE SCARLET LETTER

In The Scarlet Letter, why doesn’t Dimmesdale confess until the end?

Dimmesdale’s internal conflict has always been “confessing versus not confessing”. As early as chapter 11, “The Interior of a Heart,” we learn that, while Dimmesdale tries very hard to come to…

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MACBETH

Is Lady Macbeth evil or just insane?

We could say that Lady Macbeth is an aggressive, manipulative, and vicious woman who is consumed by greed and hunger for power. When she receives her husband’s news that he he had a meeting with…

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A TREATISE OF HUMAN NATURE

Summarize Hume’s theory of knowledge. How do its conclusions condition Hume’s treatment of…

The most important aspect of Hume’s theory of knowledge is that it is a form of “empiricism”. In other words, rather than taking the view espoused by Plato and Berkeley that knowledge is prior to…