• JOSÉ GARCÍA VILLA

What are the formal elements in “Lyric 17” (“First, a poem must be magical”) by Jose Garcia Villa?

Your initial question asking about “formalism” in Villa’s poem didn’t really make sense to me, so I changed the question to read “What are the formal elements in ‘Lyric 17’ (‘First,…

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• MATH

What is the mid point of the points (-1, 2) and (3, -6)?

The mid point between two points ( x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by the point [( x1 + x2)/2 , (y1 + y2)/2] Here we have the points (-1, 2) and ( 3, -6) Using the expression for the mid point [( x1…

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• MATH

Solve for x (2x+3)/(x+2)=(x-1)/(x-2)

We have to solve for x, given (2x+3)/(x+2)=(x-1)/(x-2) (2x+3)/(x+2)=(x-1)/(x-2) => (2x+3)* ( x – 2) =(x-1)*(x +2) => 2x^2 + 3x – 4x – 6 = x^2 + 2x – x – 2 => 2x^2 + 3x – 4x – 6 – x^2 – 2x…

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• JANE EYRE

Write short explanatory and critical notes on Jane’s first encounter with Rochester?well this…

Jane will encounter Mr. Rochester in a January wintry day. The landscape, the weather, and Jane’s solitude contribute to the ghostly imagery of the passage, as it shows in Volume I, Chapter XII:…

• BUSINESS

In the following case, what is the optimum number of bottles a company should include in their…

We will use the concepts of marginal cost of production and marginal revenue to solve this problem. First, we see that the demand function is given by Q = 100 – 8P, where P is the price of one…

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• ANNA KARENINA

How does Anna’s story relate to the theme of “belonging” in Anna Karenina?

I think that there might be a couple of issues in Anna’s narrative in terms of belonging. I think that Tolstoy depicts Anna as someone that is seeking to belong with her own emotional state. She…

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• A DOLL’S HOUSE

How do we learn about or analyze the character Nora from Henrik Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House ?

The process of learning about or analyzing any character is called character analysis. Doing a character analysis can actually be a simple process once you know some things to look for. Some…

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• MATH

For the three points (a, 1) , (1 ,2) and (0, b +1) if 1/a + 1/b = 1, what can be said about the…

The equation of the line formed by the points (a, 1) and (0, b +1) is y – 1 = [( b + 1 – 1)/ (0 – a)]* (x – a) => y – 1 = (-b/a)( x – a) => y – 1 = (-b/a)*x + b => y – 1 +…

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• PHYSICS

What is the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions?

A perfectly elastic collision occurs between objects when the collision only alters the direction and velocity of their motion. There is no change in the shape, size, temperature or any such…

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• HISTORY

Conflict between US. and soviet uniounDescribe the nature of the conflict between the Us. and the…

That’s pretty broad… Basically, it was conflict in all sorts of ways. There was actual military conflict like in the Vietnam War. However, this sort of conflict was usually waged by proxies so…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, what does it mean while they’re waiting for the verdict that, “The…

Consider the context of this description. Scout is sitting in a packed courtroom, marvelling at how quiet and still it is. Except for the occasional baby crying or child scurrying out, the place…

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• MACBETH

In Macbeth, Act III, scene iv, what is the significance of the conversation between Macbeth and…

There are a few significant points to make about this conversation. The first is that, immediately, Macbeth begins to speak about blood and the retribution, the sense of “an eye for an eye” that…

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• MACBETH

In Macbeth, Act III, scene iii, we learn that Fleance has escaped murder. Why is this…

This event is not insignificant. Macbeth is with Banquo in Act I when the Weird Sisters prophesy that Banquo “shalt get kings, though [he] be none.” So, now that Macbeth has murdered Duncan to…

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• MACBETH

What is the dramatic purpose of the “porter scene,” Act II, scene iii, of Macbeth?The porter…

Your question addresses the dramatic (or theatrical) purpose of the scene rather than the thematic purpose. Many debate/discuss the possibilities of the scene involving the Porter who holds the…

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• OTHELLO

Why does Iago think he deserves the lieutenancy?

I would say there are two reasons. First, he thinks he deserves it because of the recommendations of the three important men. They personally asked Othello to take Iago as lieutenant. Second, Iago…

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• MACBETH

In Act II, scene i of Macbeth by Shakespeare, what is significant about what Macbeth says to…

In Act II, Scene 1, Banquo tells Macbeth that he has dreamt of the “three weird sisters” as they have “showed some truth” to Macbeth in calling him Thane of Cawdor. This dream of Banquo’s is…

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• MACBETH

In Macbeth, how is the theme of “a crime against nature” reinforced in Act II, Scene iii?

Elizabethans regarded the crime of regicide–killing a king–as a terrible thing, so terrible in fact that nature itself would revolt against it and reveal its discontent in strange signs and…

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• MACBETH

In Act Four, Scene 3 of Macbeth, what does the following quotation mean? “Such welcome and…

This quotation is stated by Macduff in Act 4 Scene 3. In this scene, Macduff has left Scotland to go see Malcolm in England to persuade him to reclaim his birthright and take over the throne….

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• MATH

A=1/2(a+b)hthis is the formula for a trapezium. rearrange the equation to make (a) the subject of…

The area A of the trapezium is given by the formula A=(1/2)(a+b)h, where a and b are the length of the || sides and h is the distance between the parallel sides. To make a the subject, we multiply…

• SCIENCE

What is the fundamental unit used for an angle?

In the SI system of units there are 7 fundamental units for weight, length, luminous intensity, time, current, temperature, and amount of a substance. These are expressed in kilogram, meter,…

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• BEOWULF

Can you please give a description of Beowulf as an epic.

This great work clearly fits into the category of an epic. It is in a sense similar to the Iliad and the Odyssey in that it is the first great work of the English national literature, which is why…

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• ANNE SEXTON

What is the point of Anne Sexton’s poem “Courage”?

Change is inevitable. Anything you face in life, no matter how big or small, painful, embarrassing, tragic, and things which instill fear will have to be dealt with. The point is that children and…

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• POETRY

poetrywho is you favorite poet why? please write a line from his/her poetry if you would like to…

I can’t say that I have just one favorite poet, but I really like A.E. Housman. I think I like him because of how evocative and sad his poems are. They make me appreciate how beautiful life is…

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• THE RAVEN

In “The Raven,” what does the speaker mean by “Take thy beak from out of my heart”?

To understand such quotes it is important to examine them in context of the entire poem and not just look at them in isolation. It is clear that at this stage of the poem the speaker is becoming…

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• GRAMMAR

“There are two defects in your studying/study/studies , Ramesh.” Which one is of above is correct?

If the question is about the individual habits of a student, then I believe that the sentence should read, “There are two defects in your studying.” I believe this because the practice of…

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• HAMLET

What are the top 10 issues in the play Hamlet?Please help …I can write one of them as the issue…

You are lucky that this play is loaded with issues! Here is a quick list of things that you could then investigate further and possibly create an argument about: 1. Is the ghost a real ghost of…

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• MATH

If a^2+b^2=47ab where a>0 and b>0 show that log(a+b/7)=1/2(loga+logb).

We’ll re-write the given expression, applying the product rule of logarithms: log a + log b = log a*b log (a+b)/7 = 1/2*log (ab) We’ll apply the power rule of logarithms: a*log b = log b^a =>…

• ROMEO AND JULIET

In Romeo and Juliet, what does Mercutio mean when he says that dreams “are the children of an…

It is important to read what Mercutio says about dreams in context. Note how this quote comes after his long speech about Queen Mab, in which Mercutio uses fanciful description, humorous puns, and…

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• DEATH OF A SALESMAN

In Death of a Salesman, what is the relationship between Willy’s guilt and the hallucinations and…

This is an excellent question as it identifies the way in which Willy’s flashbacks, especially those concerning The Woman, his former mistress, indicate his guilt and shame about his affair. You…

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• MACBETH

In Macbeth, what are some quotations that express Macbeth’s betrayal of Banquo?

At the beginning of Act 3 in Macbeth, Macbeth expresses his fears in Banquo. The witches’ prophecy has already come true in full for Macbeth, and now he fears that the witches’ prophecy for Banquo…

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• THE YELLOW WALLPAPER

How is oppression portrayed in “The Yellow Wallpaper”?

Outside of the feminist perspective provided above regarding the oppression in Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper”, one could look at the oppression both the environment and mental defect have upon the…

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• THE CANTERBURY TALES

In “the prologue”of the canterbury tales what are the guidelines surrounding the contest they…

(Sorry I meant to give 4 stars!) Twenty- nine Pilgrims are gathered at an inn to dine and sleep, before embarking on a pilgrimage to visit the tomb of St. Thomas a Becket at Canterbury in England….

• PHILOSOPHY

Does God exist?Does God exist?

There is, of course, no way to know for certain (in a scientific sense) whether God exists. This is unknowable because God (if God exists) does not show himself if ways that can be agreed upon…

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• HISTORY

What impact did the Great Depression have on the people?

I think that one of the most profound impacts of the Great Depression was the feeling of helplessness that was dominant across America. Simply put, Americans felt helpless about everything. For a…

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• THE STRANGER

In The Stranger, what attitude does Meursault realize the people at the trial have toward him?

Just like Maman’s funeral, the day of the shooting at the beach, and the magistrate and chaplain’s questioning of him, Meursault focuses on how others determine and judge him silently. He realizes…

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• MIDDLESEX

Discuss assimilation and cultural pluralism in Middlesex. How do they help influence and shape…

I would agree with you that assimilation and cultural pluralism have a “profound presence” in the story. I also agree that most of the cultural assimilation takes place before Cal’s birth. After…

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• AREOPAGITICA

What lessons did John Milton’s Areopagitica bring to journalists today?

I think that Milton’s essay brings much in way of support for journalists. There seems to be a very strong call in way of disclosure and openness about works produced. Milton does not seem to…

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• GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS

Please help me find two figures of speech in the song “Carefully Taught.” The text is below.”…

The lyrics to the song “You’ve Got to be Taught” were written by the great lyricist Oscar Hammerstein. The most outstanding figure of speech used in this song is anaphora–the repetition of a…

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• MACBETH

What does the following lines mean from Macbeth Act V, Scene III? Macbeth: Throw physic to the…

The first line refers to his inability to convince the doctor to cure his crazy wife with medicine. He says she needs a priest for that. The second line shows Macbeth’s readiness, finally, to…

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• HISTORY

How successful was the Civil Rights Movement in moving America towards racial equality?

The Civil Rights Movement was very successful in moving America towards legal racial equality, but not very successful in moving the country towards actual racial equality. The major legal goal of…

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• BUSINESS

How do income, growth, and liquidity affect the choice of an investment?

This is an important question, especially in view of the current economic climate. Here are a few basic points that you need to keep in mind. First, you need income to invest. People say you need…

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• ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT

In All Quiet on the Western Front, how is Paul Baumer a Romantic Hero?How does he demonstrate the…

The most important thing that makes someone a Romantic hero is his attitude towards society and its conventions. Romantic heroes are rejects — either society has rejected them or they have…

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• THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

What’s so terrible about the bellboy? What does this reveal about Holden’s character?Could you…

Well, of course the bellboy bullies Holden. He cheats him, having first quoted one price for Sunny’s services and then asking for more. (And Sunny’s name is sadly ironic!) He represents what…

• GERALDO NO LAST NAME

What is the theme of “Geraldo No Last Name”?

This is one of the vignettes from the longer novel by Sandra Cisneros entitled The House of Mango Street. In it, the author explores the reality of life as an immigrant through the lives of many…

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• MACBETH

In Macbeth, what is Lady Macbeth’s mental state at the beginning of Act II, scene ii?

From the beginning of the play Lady Macbeth has been a strong and confident character. She planned the murder and manipulated her husband into committing it by reassuring him of their success. At…

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• HISTORY

Describe the historical significance of Andrew Jackson.

The main historical significance of Andrew Jackson is that he was the first president to come from a common background and to embody a populist vision of politics. He is well-known for having been…

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• THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

What is an example of a simile in The Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin?

By definition, a simile is a figure of speech that describes one thing by comparing it to something else that is quite different. Also, the comparison is made through the use of “like” or “as”. One…

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• LITERATURE

What is the difference between poetry and a short story? I need the answer in 3 to 5 sentences.

This is a great question to ask and think through. One suggestion I will make is that you post this on the discussion board for literature as you will gain far more responses than if you merely…

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• A PASSAGE TO INDIA

What exactly is E.M. Forster’s view of British Rule in India (as portrayed in A Passage to India)?

The historical context into which Forster writes reflects a changing dynamic in England and its colonies. Most notably with Irish unrest, there is a definite belief that England’s hold over its…

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• POLITICAL SCIENCE

How do alliances increase fears of war?

According to international relations scholars, alliances make other countries afraid and can (under certain conditions) make war more likely. You could argue that this happened, for example, in…