What does Secondary Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) refer to?
- THE COLD EQUATIONS
Tom Godwin’s short story “The Cold Equations” opens in suspense and conflict. What do you predict…
Tom Godwin’s short story “The Cold Equations” opens with suspense because the reader immediately knows an unidentified being is in the ship with pilot Barton. However, the conflict does not develop…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, how does Arnold’s decision to pursue hope…
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, Junior’s decision to pursue hope by going to a different school changes his perspective on the world around him by showing him that hope is real….
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- SCIENCE
Consider the three major classes of biologically important molecules: proteins, lipids, and…
A miniprep procedure is used to isolate plasmid DNA from bacterial cells. The cells are first lysed and then the DNA is adsorbed onto a silica membrane. The membrane is then washed before the DNA…
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- SCIENCE
True or false? Some acids are corrosive.
This is a true statement. A corrosive substance is one that will damage other materials with which is comes into contact. Corrosion of metals is another term for oxidation, and acids tend to…
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- REFERENCE
What is a principle you want to live your life by and why?
A principle I’d like to live my life by would be, “Accept yourself exactly as you are but never stop trying to learn and grow.” Accepting yourself and all your flaws is the biggest struggle…
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- CEREMONY
In Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko, is Tayo edging toward failure or healing? What is the author…
Tayo is edging toward healing. We know this in part because his healing is foreshadowed by the story he instinctively tells during the rain. The story, told while trying to hold on to the blanket…
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- ESSAY LAB
Can someone please help me rewrite or fix those mistakes on my argumentative paper attached… 3 images
You have a very well organized essay here, but the issues your teacher has raised do point out the main problem: your supports don’t necessarily prove either your thesis or your topic sentences….
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- LITERATURE
Explain the difference between romanticism and rationalism
Romanticism and rationalism are two schools of thought borne partially of the Enlightenment. Particularly in their literary manifestations, it is beneficial to consider them as important modes of…
- ANIMAL FARM
What household items could represent Benjamin in Animal Farm?
Benjamin, the donkey, is presented as a somewhat aloof and reticent character who is just as intelligent as any of the pigs. He is also painted as stubborn and not very communicative. He rarely…
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- SCIENCE
Are calories and cellular respiration the same? What is the connection between them?
Calories and cellular respiration aren’t really the same but they’re related. A calorie is a unit of energy. The food that an organism consumes contains chemical potential energy that’s measured in…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Are any of Charles Darnay’s actions portrayed as heroic?
While Sydney Carton is usually held up for his heroic sacrifice at the end of the novel, Charles Darnay also has his moments. His rejection of his wealth and estate because of the oppressive nature…
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- HISTORY
What did Carthaginians trade and with whom? How does this support the fact that they had a…
The Carthaginians traded a variety of goods. One of their most important goods was purple dye. This dye was valuable because purple was the color favored by royalty. This dye came from the…
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- HISTORY
What would happen if the Panama Canal were ever to close?
If the Panama Canal were to close, the major impact would be on the United States. This closure would impact its economy and its military. If the canal were to close, the US military would become…
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- SCIENCE
What do fossil fuels and renewable energy sources have in common?
Fossil fuels, also known as non-renewable sources of energy, include fuels like coal, petroleum, natural gas, etc. These fuels have taken millions of years to form and are thus in a limited…
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- HISTORY
Why was the Panama Canal a feat of engineering ?
The Panama Canal project was marred by Yellow Fever and Malaria during the early stages of development. This is especially true during the attempts by the French to build a canal across the…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In the novel, Lord of the Flies, what is Ralph uneasy about in the beginning? Who comforts him…
Ralph, is in fact, mostly unconcerned. He relishes the idea about being on an island as illustrated by the following quotes: Ralph danced out into the hot air of the beach and then returned as a…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
Describe four character traits of Darry using details from the The Outsiders
Hard-working: Darry was forced to make several significant sacrifices in order to keep his family together after the death of his parents. Darry did not accept an athletic scholarship to go to…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
From whom does Candy seek advice before allowing Carlson to shoot his dog in Steinbeck’s Of Mice…
Candy seeks judgment, perhaps, more than advice from Slim before handing over his dog to Carlson. Early in Chapter 3 when Carlson enters the bunkhouse after losing at horseshoes by the barn, he…
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- NO-NO BOY
Which characters in the book “No-No Boy” by John Okada are representative of each of the five…
The five stages of grief were originally created to chart the emotions of terminally ill patients, but can also be applied to any situation which is emotionally charged and focused on loss. The…
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- GATHERING BLUE
How is Kira’s opinion about Jamison changing?
Kira first meets Jamison while she is on trial for her life. She must decide whether to defend herself or allow an appointed defender to manage her case. She doubts whether someone who doesn’t know…
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- THE HOBBIT
If mere luck is not responsible for Bilbo’s success, what is?
Although luck is a factor, most of Bilbo’s success can be attributed to how clever and capable he is. His whole journey is started because Gandalf believes that he is the most qualified person…
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- SCIENCE
In trees, this, which is made up of dead phloem, protects the phloem beneath it.
Probably the best answer would be bark, or tree bark. The cells that compose the phloem become part of what is known as a yearly ring of tree growth. These rings of vascular tissue are pushed in…
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- FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER
In From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, why does Claudia enjoy planning?
At the beginning of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Claudia, the main character, is planning to run away. The author, E.L. Konigsburg, writes on the first page that: She…
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- SCIENCE
How can one become a great scientist, and what is the basic knowledge of science that one should…
I wish becoming a great scientist was as simple as getting good knowledge of some areas of science. In general, all the scientists need good knowledge of few sub-disciplines of science, depending…
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- HISTORY
Why might Cubans have resented the Platt Amendment? 1 image
The Platt Amendment was attached to an act of Congress in 1901. It basically established Cuba as a protectorate of the United States. It forbade Cuba from going into debt and entering into treaties…
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- LINGUISTICS
What is the difference between to + verb and modal verb?
In English language, to + verb is used in an infinitival construction (a clause in which the verb is infinite). An infinite verb is a type of non-finite verb (there are two more types of non-finite…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Of all the characters, it is Piggy who most often has useful ideas and sees the correct way for…
Piggy is overweight, asthmatic, and even when he offers good advice, it sounds preachy coming from him. Ralph and Jack, on the other hand, are lanky, in shape, charismatic, and commanding. They…
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- SISTER OF MY HEART
In Sister of My Heart, how did Sudha and Anju get married? What are the differences in their…
Sudha’s and Anju’s marriages came about at the same time, and they were caused by the same circumstances. They both had ambitions of attending college and being more than the housewives Indian…
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- A CHRISTMAS MEMORY
What are some of Buddy’s traits in “A Christmas Memory” as in his appearance, actions, private…
In Truman Capote’s nostalgic short story “A Christmas Memory” the reader experiences Buddy at three distinct ages. Buddy, who narrates the story is an adult looking back twenty years with…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
What is the significance of the golden ring in The Catcher in the Rye?
On an old-fashioned carousel, like the one Phoebe rides in Central Park at the end of the novel, there is a brass ring that riders can grab as they go around. If one grabs the ring, it usually…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What lines in Lord of the Flies describe the setting?
The entire book takes place on the unnamed island in Lord of the Flies. There are two different sides to the island itself. When Chapter One first opens, the reader sees the island immediately…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In the novel Frankenstein, how did Elizabeth Lavenza help Justine Moritz when she was accused of…
In Ch. 8, Elizabeth addresses the court during Justine’s trial and speaks very highly of her. While this does not end up saving Justine, the attempt by Elizabeth was a benevolent one. Ultimately,…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
Please give a summary of the chapter titled “Reindeer Games.”
“Reindeer Games” is Chapter 20 in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian. The gist of the chapter is about Junior trying out for the basketball team at Reardan. When he was at Wellpinit,…
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- SEEDFOLKS
What does the book teach us about community (Theme)? Explain your answer. Include at least two…
The people who live around the garden on Gibb St. in Cleveland, Ohio, all come from different backgrounds, races, and ethnicities. They go about their lives without really knowing their neighbors…
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- LITERATURE
In Act 2, scene 1 what is Benvolio’s tone? Why would Romeo be mad at Mercutio’s remarks?
In Act 2, scene 1, of Romeo and Juliet the party has just ended and everyone is heading home after an evening of debauchery. Romeo has separated himself from his friends and hidden in the garden,…
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- SCIENCE
What is the purpose of the thermal expansion of water?
Thermal expansion occurs to some degree in all substances. The density of liquids typically decreases as temperature increases, with most liquids having the highest density near their freezing…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
How could “A Rose for Emily” be seen as a story of expiation?
An expiation is an act of redemption, noting that there has been some amend to make up for a wrongdoing. This established, “A Rose for Emily” can be read as an expiation from the perspective of…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What is a brief summary of Abigail’s relationship with the Proctors at the beginning of The…
At the beginning of The Crucible, readers find that Abigail was dismissed as the household servant in the home of John and Elizabeth Proctor seven months ago. Although readers have no idea why at…
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- 1984
In what way is Winston the “last artist” in 1984?
Winston could be called the “last artist” in 1984 for several reasons. First, he is old enough to have memories from the time before the Party came into power. He recalls, for example, fragments of…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
If you could change the title of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, what would you choose and why?
Steinbeck takes his title from a poem called “To a Mouse” by Robert Burns. In the poem, a farmer addresses a mouse whose home he has destroyed with the plow. The mouse had made good plans for the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
List three example of when Atticus had to use courage in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Atticus is the model of courage in the novel. First, Atticus agreed to defend Tom Robinson. Atticus knew from the beginning that he would lose the case and would be ridiculed. But he still…
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- THE CALL OF THE WILD
What does the word “mutiny” mean ?
Mutiny is an all out rebellion or revolt. We often hear it being used in stories about ships on the sea when the crew members, for one reason or another, revolt against their captain and take over…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
In order to answer this question, you have to understand the idea of marginal tax rates. These are tax rates that apply not to money already earned but to money earned after the present. In the…
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- REFERENCE
Use the following recipe to double, half, and make a single cookie. 2/3 cup (1 1/3 sticks)…
To double this recipe, you would need the following ingredients: 1 1/3 cup (2 2/3 sticks) unsalted butter room temperature 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar 2 large…
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- THE FLOWERS
Myop’s confrontation with the grim and dark reality of the world surrounding her induced the change in her. So far cocooned in parental love and care, Myop had been living in her own innocent and…
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- ARTS
What is the relationship between Art and Politics in Roman art?
This is a very broad question! It’s slightly difficult to answer without more context, but here’s what I think you’re looking for: When I think of the connection between art and politics in the…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Why is Lenina so startled by the old man and the women nursing babies in Brave New World?
Aldous Huxley’s novel Brave New World is defined by its overarching theme of culture clash or cultural conflict. Lenina, a citizen of the modern society that the majority population with Brave New…
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- SCIENCE
What is an animal called that does not have a backbone?
An animal that does not possess a backbone is called an invertebrate. Vertebrates, on the other hand, are the animals that have backbones. All the animals are divided into these two groups:…
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- HEALTH
What does Secondary Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) refer to?
Secondary Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs when someone has an indirect exposure to a traumatic event. Although secondary PTSD is different than PTSD, a person who experiences an…
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- THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW
Why does Bryon not like the police in That Was Then, This is Now?
In Chapter 2, Bryon and Mark are visiting their mother in the hospital, and she tells them to talk to the boy in next room because he seems lonely. Mark agrees to walk over and visit with the boy…
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