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August 24, 2018 Educator

THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

How does Zarrof stock his island with game?

General Zaroff stocks his island with game by causing ships to become shipwrecked on his island. He has a light that would indicate a channel where there is no channel, but rather treacherous…

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HISTORY

Who, in the Declaration of Independence, did the colonies say they wanted to be independent from?

The colonists were declaring independence from Great Britain in the Declaration of Independence. All of the colonies had been part of the British Empire before the Revolutionary War, and in fact…

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THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM—1963

How does Byron change when the Watsons arrive in Alabama? Why do you think he changes so…

After the Watsons arrive in Alabama, Byron seemingly becomes a nicer boy overnight. Accordingly, the family makes the trip to Alabama in order to visit Grandma Sands and also to drop Byron off for…

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HISTORY

In early American History, which section was the most habitable out of the New England, Middle,…

Easily the Middle Colonies, and the higher birth rate and lower infant mortality from this region shows this. The Northeast had poorer soils and a colder climate, in addition to more hostile…

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A RETRIEVED REFORMATION

in “A Retrieved Reformation”why does Jimmy Valentine decide to become Ralph D. Spencer?

When Jimmy Valentine arrives in a small town in Elmore, Arkansas, for a potential safe-cracking job, he looks into the eyes of Miss Annabel Adams, daughter of the town’s bank owner. Jimmy falls…

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THE HIGHWAYMAN

What are the four metaphors and two similies in Alfred Noyes’ poem “The Highwayman”?

Similes and metaphors are literary devices called figures of speech that compare two unlike or dissimilar things to make a description more vivid or visual for the reader. A simile uses the words…

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SCIENCE

Almost all acid molecules contain on or more (blank) atoms, which separate from the acid when…

Almost all acid molecules contain one or more hydrogen atoms, which separates from the acid when it is mixed with a base. Most acids have hydrogens, whereas many bases contain hydroxide subgroups….

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SCIENCE

Why does the size of a particle not affect its porosity?

First off, I will define porosity here as the amount of a solid’s volume that is occupied by empty space. As an example of empty space in solid objects and particles, think of the nooks and…

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SCIENCE

An ac generator supplies an rms voltage of 5.00 V to an RC circuit. At the frequency of 20.0 kHz,…

The relationship between the voltage and current in AC circuit can be written in the form analogous to Ohm’s Law: V=IZV=IZ , where I and V are effective, or rms, values of the current and voltage,…

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SCIENCE

List three examples of conserving resources.

Resource conservation is a necessity since the quantity of resources is limited. There are a number of examples from our daily life where we can conserve resources. Recycling is one way we can…

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SCIENCE

How are viruses and cells similar?

There are a number of similarities between viruses and cells. Both are too small to be seen with naked eyes and require a microscope for observation. Both contain genetic material, in the form of…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Atticus say about how Bob Ewell must feel?

In Chapter 23, Bob Ewell approaches Atticus outside of the post office and spits in his face. Bob then proceeds to curse at Atticus and tries to fight him. Atticus calmly tells Bob that he is too…

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WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS

What’s the meaning behind the poem “Where the Sidewalk Ends”?

“Where the Sidewalk Ends” is a poem about getting to a place outside of the city. Stanza two narrates details about the negative parts of city life. Let us leave this place where the smoke…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

In Philbrick’s Freak the Mighty, why is Max convinced he does not have a brain? Is his assessment…

At the beginning of the story, Max is in what he calls L.D. classes, which stands for “learning disabled.” Because Max is shy, he does not want to talk as much as the average child. Also, by age…

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TO HIS COY MISTRESS

Where does the author use logos in “To His Coy Mistress”?

In literary study, “logos” usually refers to an argument or statement which is used to persuade an imagined audience. Reason is the primary method by which the narrator makes his or her case. Thus,…

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SCIENCE

Two balls, each with a mass of 0.845 kg, exert a gravitational force of 8.43 × 10−11 N on each…

The Universal Gravitation Law states that the gravitational force between two objects is directly proportional to the product of their masses, and inversely proportional to the square of the…

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REFERENCE

What are good techniques for effective studying?

Studying is hard work. And there is no magic way that works for every single person out there. The way that you study can depend on the subject matter as well. For math, I believe that the best…

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THE SNIPER

In this story “The Sniper”, does the sniper experience internal or external conflict?

In this story, the sniper experiences both internal and external conflict. The external conflict demands most of the events in the story. He is in a civil war in Ireland, and other soldiers are…

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THE OUTSIDERS

When Cherry criticized Dally, why did Johnny and Ponyboy become defensive in The Outsiders?

Johnny and Pony defend Dally because they are friends and from the same neighborhood, and Cherry is a Soc. Cherry is a cheerleader from Pony’s school, but they do not travel in the same circles….

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HISTORY

How strong should the national government be?

There are varying viewpoints about how strong the national government should be. Just about everybody agrees the government needs to have enough power to run our country, to defend our country, and…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What are some famous words from A Christmas Carol?

Tiny Tim’s words are the most famous in the story. The most famous words in this novella are probably Tiny Tim’s blessing to his family. “A Merry Christmas to us all, my dears. God bless…

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HOW IT FEELS TO BE COLORED ME

Analyze Hurston’s rhetorical decision to divide her essay “How It Feels to Be Colored Me” into…

Hurston’s essay “How It Feels to Be Colored Me” could be viewed in four parts: Zora at home, Zora as the ancestor of slaves, Zora and the music, Zora and the bags. Each of these parts contains an…

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LANGUAGE ARTS

Would ‘barked’ be an onomatopoeia? I know bark is, but if I use it in the past tense can it still…

Yes, it definitely does. The term onomatopoeia refers to the imitation of sounds in words. Therefore, when we say, ‘The dogs bark,’ we copy the sound they make by using the word ‘bark.’ However,…

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RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI

How did Rikki get his name in “Rikki-tikki-tavi? What literary term is this?

Rikki got his name from the sound he makes, an example of onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a sound device where a word is used that makes a sound. The words are usually spelled to represent the…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is an agreement or contract made among a group of people?

An agreement or contract made among a group of people is called a social contract. Social contracts have existed throughout time. A social contract does not necessarily have to be written. It…

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SCIENCE

If a 60 W light bulb in a bedside lamp is only 20% efficient and converting electrical energy…

The formula to calculate the total number of Joules of energy by the light bulb is as follows: E (Joules) = P (Watts) X t (seconds) E = 60 W X 60 seconds E = 3600 Joules of energy The total…

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ACROSS FIVE APRILS

In Irene Hunt’s Across Five Aprils, does Bill fight for the South or for the North?

Early in Across Five Aprils, Irene Hunt’s novel of a family struggling to survive the divisions within families as well as across the nation during the American Civil War, there are hints of a…

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SCIENCE

Is rock mechanically or chemically weathered by acids?

Acids chemically react with rock and induce chemical reactions that break rocks apart into smaller pieces. Therefore, rock is chemically weathered by acids. Weathering is the process by which rocks…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

In the short story “The Lady or the Tiger” what is the king’s relationship with his subjects?

Frank Stockton’s short story “The Lady or the Tiger” is based on a simple premise. Justice, in the realm of a “semi-barbaric” king, is determined in a public arena. The accused walks into the…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

If for an exam question you had to explain the relationship between Estella and Pip throughout…

Pip’s meeting with Estella at the end of the novel shows the maturity in both of them, which has advanced greatly from the first meeting, and even from their last meeting before Estella’s…

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LITERATURE

How does a reader find the figurative language in a poem?

Figurative language is the use of figures of speech to be more persuasive or interesting in writing or speaking. Figurative language includes, but is not limited to, simile, metaphor,…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Why doesn’t Romeo want to attend the Capulets’ party?

In Act 1 Scene 4, Romeo is depressed because the beauteous Rosaline hasn’t returned his affections. He states that he has a “soul of lead” and doesn’t feel like attending a party at all. Mercutio…

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HEALTH

How does body weight affect respiratory rate during exercise?

Carrying around excess body weight puts a great deal of strain on the entire body, including the respiratory system. People who are overweight have to work harder to do the same exact things that a…

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SCIENCE

The most common atomospheric gas is

The atmosphere refers to the layer of gases surrounding Earth. The composition of the atmosphere contains the following gases. Nitrogen makes up 78 percent of the atmosphere which is its largest…

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HISTORY

How did Minnesotans react to the arrival of Robert Hickman’s group?

It was in 1863, before the end of the Civil War, that a group of former slaves arrived in St. Paul on a steamboat. This group of people identified themselves as pilgrims. Robert T. Hickman, a…

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THE MIRACLE WORKER

Describe Annie Sullivan. What kind of a young woman was she? Cite three examples from the play to…

Annie Sullivan is a determined woman. She does not give up, even when her efforts do not work right away. She is patient, and does not get easily frustrated. She also suffers from a lingering…

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SALVATION

In “Salvation” by Langston Hughes, why does Hughes not tell the story in present tense, and how…

In “Salvation”, Langston Hughes is looking back to a defining moment in his life when he is confronted by his own beliefs and faith in religion. He writes the story in past tense to show that…

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WINTER DREAMS

In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “Winter Dreams,” which type of character is Judy Jones?

In “Winter Dreams,” Judy Jones is a complex character motivated by self- interest. Judy Jones’s first appearance in the story displays her self- interest. She dominates her nurse, ordering her and…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Jem develop empathy and tolerance when he witnesses the Tom Robinson trial in Harper…

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, at first, witnessing Tom Robinson’s trial, especially hearing the verdict after seeing that all of the evidence points to Robinson’s innocence, only serves to…

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SEEDFOLKS

In Seedfolks, what is Leona’s connection to the garden?

Leona, the narrator in Chapter 5 of Seedfolks, is instrumental in getting the Gibbs Street vacant lot cleared of all the trash. During the chapter, Leona reminisces about her grandmother who…

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LYDDIE

In Chapters 1-17 of Lyddie, what can be learned from Lyddie’s background, specifically her…

One of the lessons Lyddie learns gradually over the course of the novel, a lesson that everyone can benefit from learning, is that many things are more important in life than money. Lyddie is very…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Identify two personality traits that Antonio and Portia have in common and give an example of each.

Portia and Antonio share certain traits in “The Merchant of Venice”. The most obvious one is that they are both profoundly in love with Bassanio. Nerissa speaks very highly of him to Portia and…

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LYDDIE

When does Lyddie get the new dress in “Lyddie”?

Lyddie gets a new dress when she arrives at Cutler’s Tavern, but has to give it back when she gets fired. She buys a dress before her interview at the factory. Lyddie wore a homespun coarse brown…

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AN ASTROLOGER’S DAY

“An Astrologer’s Day”: Explain in your own words the meaning of the sentence: “He was as much a…

The astrologer is something of an imposter because he knows nothing about the pseudo-science of astrology. But on the other hand, he has no belief in astrology, so he doesn’t think there was…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Atticus show in his cross-examination of Sheriff Tate in To Kill a Mockingbird?

In his cross-examination of Sheriff Tate, Atticus establishes two things. First, that the bruises and wounds on Mayella’s face after the incident were on the right side of her face. Sheriff Tate…

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TUCK EVERLASTING

What prompted Winnie to venture into the woods for the first time?

The prologue to Tuck Everlasting introduces the reader to Winnie Foster with a single sentence. At noontime, Winnie Foster, whose family owned the Treegap wood, lost her patience at last and…

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JULIUS CAESAR

Why did they kill Julius Caesar?

Julius Caesar was killed because he was arrogant, and the conspirators felt that he had too much power already and was trying to gain more. They were afraid he would name himself king. A group of…

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THE CANTERBURY TALES

In the Wife of Bath’s Tale from The Canterbury Tales, to what extent does the tale undermine the…

This gender-bending tale strongly undermines the medieval belief in the natural hierarchy of male superiority over women. First, the tale’s narrator is a strong, feisty woman who knows her own…

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SCIENCE

What are two functions of the skeletal system?

Our skeletal system is composed of a framework of bones and carries out a large number of functions, including: Skeletal system supports our body. It is the framework of our body and provides…