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SCIENCE

How many atoms are in four moles of silicon?

The mole is a very commonly used unit of measurement of a substance. By convention, a mole of a substance contains 6.023 x 10^23 atoms or molecules of the substance. In other words, 1 mole of an…

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HISTORY

Disappointment in the Treaty of Versailles included a) Middle Eastern and African colonies that…

The answer to this question is (d) all of the above. Many Middle Eastern and African colonies indeed hoped that they would gain independence. This was especially true of people in the Middle East…

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THE TYGER

What does “The Tyger,” written by William Blake in 1794, suggest to you about the ways in which…

William Blake is generally considered the earliest successful British poet of the Romantic era. As a romanticist, Blake was inclined to write imaginatively about the mysteries of nature. Although…

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ANIMAL FARM

What did the animals remember the morning after the Rebellion in Animal Farm? How did they react?

When the animals woke up the morning after the rebellion, they realized the farm belonged to them and inspected it. The animals kick the humans out when they get tired of being neglected and…

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OZYMANDIAS

What are the figures of speech in “Ozymandias?”

Although “figures of speech” can be considered broadly to include both poetic (sound) techniques as well as non-literal language, this answer is restricted to figures of speech that are non-literal…

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THE GIVER

I have to write an essay about The Giver and how Jonas has changed his opinions throughout the…

If you already have your body paragraphs, then you should already know which direction your essay is taking. Introductory paragraphs usually have a hook, then background information on the topic,…

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OEDIPUS REX

How would Sophocles’s Oedipus the King have invited its original audience to respond?

One thing that this play makes quite clear is that one cannot presume to oppose the gods or go against their will. The pride that prompts Oedipus to think that he can outwit the gods is ultimately…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are the causes and effects of World War II?

There are many causes and effects of World War II. One cause was the aggressive actions of Germany, Japan, and Italy were ignored. When Japan invaded Manchuria and China, little was done to deal…

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MATH

The average of a process is 85.02 and the standard deviation is 0.188411. The specification…

The following was information is given: Average: x¯=85.02x¯=85.02 Standard Deviation: SD=0.188441SD=0.188441 Upper Specification Limit:USL=85+0.5=85.5USL=85+0.5=85.5 Lower Specification Limit: `LSL = 85 – 0.5 =…

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THE EDUCATION OF LITTLE TREE

In The Education of Little Tree, what kind of person is Granpa?

The Education of Little Tree, an autobiography by Forrest Carter, begins with Forrest losing his parents and being taken in by his full Cherokee grandparents, Granma and Granpa, despite initially…

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HISTORY

How did Magna Carta, the Hundred Years’ War, and the Black Death change European society?

All three of the events in your question contributed to the downfall of the feudal social system of Europe. Magna Carta was written to protect the rights of citizens from tyrannical monarchs. It…

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MATH

Johnny Ray has 1000 egg-laying chickens at Eggstravagant Poultry Company. Historically, each…

a) Since, the historical probability of eggs getting damaged is 15% (that is, about 15 eggs out of 100 are damaged), a random sample of 20 eggs will have 3 (= 20 x 15/100) eggs that are damaged. b)…

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MATH

Sally Monilla has started serving lunch at her new business called Salmonilla’s Diner. During…

This is a question of queuing theory and the Poisson process would be applicable in this question. Sally typically serves 10 customers per hour. The number of customers served in a given 15 minute…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How are Jem and Scout affected by their father’s defense of Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Jem and Scout have to put up with both children and adults telling them how horrible their father is for defending Tom Robinson. Scout gets in fights. She yells at Cecil Jacobs, then draws blood…

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HEART OF DARKNESS

What role does Immortality play in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness?

Conrad’s story has to do with the essential, and eternal, savagery of the world. When you think about the idea of “immortality” in this text you tend to think about Kurtz, and his ambition to be a…

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THE OUTSIDERS

In The Outsiders, how does the quote “It seemed funny to me that the sunset she saw from her…

The sunset is a metaphor for how everyone is more alike than different. The Outsiders is largely about distinctions between social classes. The greasers are the poor kids, and the Socs are the rich…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is a good thesis statement on racism for To Kill a Mockingbird? I have the theme; I just…

It’s easy to write a thesis statement if you understand what it is. Your thesis is your main idea of your essay, and your thesis statement must state your main idea. It’s a good idea to plan out…

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EVERYDAY USE

Who is considered to be the main character in the short story “Everyday Use”?

Mama Johnson is the protagonist in Alice Walker’s short story, “Everyday Use.” We can identify her as the main character because the story is told from her point of view, it follows her actions…

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WRITTEN ON THE BODY

What is a brief character sketch of the narrator of Written on the Body?

The narrator in this book is very complex and even ambiguous. This intriguing characterization is usually considered to be one of the high points of the novel. The ambiguity regarding the narrator…

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SCIENCE

If 40.06mL of a standard 0.3814 M solution of NaOH is required to neutralize 48.70mL of H2SO4,…

When a solution is neutral moles of H+ and moles of OH- are equal. NaOH produces one OH- ion per molecule and H2SO4 produces two H+ ions per molecule. moles of OH- = (0.3814 moles/L)(40.06 ml)(1…

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HISTORY

How did Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin use indoctrination and economic control?

Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini used similar but not identical means to indoctrinate their citizens and institute economic control. For all three men, a cult of personality was key to the…

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HISTORY

What is the political reason for having colonies?

I assume that you are asking about political reasons why European countries would have wanted colonies in the 1600s or during the Scramble for Africa. In either case, the major political reason…

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HISTORY

What were the political effects of Manifest Destiny in the United States?

Manifest Destiny, the idea that the United States had the divinely-ordained right to expand all the way to the west coast, had a number of political effects. For one thing, it led to the election…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, does the setting in which this story takes place make Mr. Cunningham’s…

Mr. Cunningham’s blind spot is common to people in Maycomb because they have grown up experiencing racism as normal. Racism and prejudice is a part of life in Maycomb. Most of the citizens…

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THE GIVER

I chose Jonas as my topic for The Giver. But I need a thesis statement about Jonas and his…

Because Jonas is the main character of the novel, he is a perfect topic for your essay. However, without knowing what your assignment asks for OR what your own argument is about Jonas, it is…

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SCIENCE

What is the volume in milliliters of 0.350 M KOH needed to completely neutralize 15.0 mL of a…

Sulfuric acid, H2SO4, produces two hydrogen ions per molecule. The second dissociation isn’t complete since HSO4- is a weak acid, but OH- ions that are present in solution will remove the H+ from…

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GEORGE WASHINGTON’S SOCKS

What is the mood of George Washington’s Socks by Elvira Woodruff?

The mood of Elvira Woodruff’s young adult book George Washington’s Socks is apprehensive and suspenseful. A group of neighborhood adolescents set out for a walk around a local lake when their…

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THE BRONZE BOW

In the novel The Bronze Bow, what are some similarities between Hezron and Daniel?

Despite their many differences, Hezron and Daniel are surprisingly similar throughout the novel The Bronze Bow. Daniel and Hezron are both passionate about the Roman occupation of Galilee. In…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What is the major theme of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury?

One of the predominant themes throughout the novel Fahrenheit 451 is that of government censorship. In Bradbury’s dystopian novel, firemen burn books instead of putting out fires. The firemen are…

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HISTORY

What amendment says that powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution belong to…

The Tenth Amendment says this. Specifically, it says that …powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

How/why do Bruno and his father conflict throughout The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

Bruno and his father come into conflict regarding several matters throughout the novel. Bruno’s father is an extremely strict man with many rules to follow. Bruno expresses his displeasure for his…

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LAW AND POLITICS

I am writing an essay on the statistics of pardons not granted in New Jersey by the govenor and…

I would search for any specific case studies that you can find… in other words, actual cases of people in New Jersey that have been denied a pardon. If you want to, as you say, “hook” the…

HISTORY

How did we get the color of our skin?

Skin color is primarily determined by our genes, but exposure to sunlight throughout our lifetime plays a part, too. Many of the cells in our body contain a pigment called melanin. Not only is this…

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RIP VAN WINKLE

What is a valid impression about the last phrase of the story, “and it is a common wish of all…

Rip Van Winkle is a child at heart. He would rather play and help others than do his own work. As a consequence, his wife is always nagging him to get his own work done. His wife is so domineering…

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HISTORY

How many people were affected by the Great Depression?

It is very difficult to come up with a number for how many people were affected by the Great Depression, because millions of people were affected in many different ways. In the United States,…

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DEAD SOULS

What literary techniques does Nikolai Gogol use in his book Dead Souls?

When looking for literary techniques in Dead Souls by Nikalai Gigol, always keep in mind that the novel was originally written in Russian. Because the novel was translated, Gigol obviously could…

FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER

What clue did Claudia and Jamie find concerning the statue’s origin?

In From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Claudia and Jamie sneak into the Metropolitan Museum of Art and stay there, undetected, for several nights. While they’re there, a statue of…

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THE ODYSSEY

How is Penelope an archetype of an intelligent female?

The theory of archetypes began with the work of psychologist Carl Jung as an attempt to explain the relationship between myth and the subconscious mind by positing a “collective unconscious” in…

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OPEN CITY

Who are the main characters in Open City? How are they depicted?

Open City is a character study of one character: a Nigerian-American male doctor named Julius. He is the only true main character in the book. All of the other characters are thus seen from his…

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CHARLES

What are the settings in “Charles” by Shirley Jackson?

The story takes place in the late 1940s at Laurie’s home and school during the beginning of the school year. The story’s setting is significant in “Charles.” Because the story takes place…

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A PASSAGE TO INDIA

How does Forster describe “herd instinct” among the British or the Indians in A Passage to India?

Herd instinct, or herd mentality, is an economics term which describes how people are influenced by those around them to adopt certain behaviors, follow trends, and/or purchase items. Forster…

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HISTORY

How did the U.S. government end Reconstruction?

Reconstruction went through different phases, including Presidential Reconstruction under Andrew Johnson in 1865-1866 and Radical Reconstruction under the Radical Republicans in Congress starting…

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

I need opinions on whether or not Shakespeare should be taught in high schools because of the…

Shakespeare can be rewarding to people of any age. His language is sometimes very difficult, but his stories range from gripping and shocking to hilarious and moving. Something that is much debated…

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HISTORY

According to the Declaration of independence when should people have the right to change their…

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TWELFTH NIGHT

What are three types of deception in Twelfth Night?

Three deceptions are Viola’s posing as Cesario, Maria’s letter to Malvolio, and the duel. Clearly the most glaring deception in the play is Viola pretending to be a man. She decides she wants…

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THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

How does the traveler describe the road he finally choses in The Road Not Taken?

The traveler describes the road he takes as the one “less traveled by.” He also describes it as “grassy” and says that it “wanted wear,” meaning that it is not worn out by people using it. The fact…

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A ROSE FOR EMILY

In “A Rose for Emily,” what contrast does the narrator draw between the changing reality around…

In Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily,” there are several instances in which Emily Grierson’s behavior stands in contrast to the changing world around her. The narrator gives us many examples of how Miss…

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LAW AND POLITICS

White collar crime falls under one of three categories. What are they?

White collar crimes invariably one of three types of offenses: fraud offenses, offenses against public administration, and regulatory. These crimes are generally perpetrated by individuals with…

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill A Mockingbird, how does the motif of Boo Radley contribute to Scout’s coming of age?

Part of Boo Radley’s function in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is to demonstrate that outsiders can never truly judge the heart of another person. As shown in the Tom Robinson trial, as shown…