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- MATH
Solve a+3b+2c= 6, a-b+4c= 2 and c-b-a =2
a + 3b + 2c = 6 ………(1) a – b + 4c = 2………….(2) -a – b + c = 2 ………….(3) To solve the system, we are going to use th elimination methos. First we will add (2) and (3): ==> -2b…
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- MATH
If the function ax^5+ bx^3+c has five roots which of a, b and c cannot be zero?
let f(x) = ax^5 + bx^3 + c Given that f(x) has 5 roots: If c = 0 ==> f(x) = x^3(ax^2 + b) ==> f(x) will have 3 roots oly, then c can not be 0. If b = 0 ==> f(x) = ax^5 + c ==> x =…
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- HISTORY
In what ways did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 respond to the racial problems in the South?In what…
One strong way that the legislation addressed what was happening in the South was to allow the federal government to actually “do something” about the problem. For years, the standard defense of…
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- SCIENCE
What exactly is a tracking cookie?
Cookies are small files that websites leave on your computer so that they can access the data stored in the files the next time you visit the website. Examples could be files that store your user…
- BUSINESS
What is the cause of inflation?
There are two major causes of inflation. One is called “demand-pull” inflation. This is inflation caused when there is more demand than supply. This can happen, for example, if the government…
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- SCIENCE
By using an oscillating pendulum, if we take time for the pendulum to swing from A to C to B…
The nature of movement described in the question is not very clear. Because of this it is not possible to determine the period of the pendulum. To ascertain the period of a pendulum we have to…
- LITERATURE
What is the formalism of the First Movie or Story for The Lion King?
Formalism “refers to critical approaches that analyze, interpret, or evaluate the inherent features of a text…reduces the importance of a text’s historical, biographical, and cultural context.”…
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- ROBERT BROWNING
What is Browning’s philosophy about the success and failure of life ?
Browning does indeed seem to have a philosophy about success and failure in life. I would suggest that failure for Browning would be in not even trying. This thought appears in a few of his poems…
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- HISTORY
Hi!! Can any anybody say me the very important campaign or conquests of Alauddin Khalji?
Alauddin Khilji was the second of the rulers from Khilji Dynasty that ruled parts of Northern India from their capital in Delhi. The rule of Allauddin Khilji lasted from 1296 to 1316. His military…
- JEAN PIAGET
What contribution from the pioneers are useful to us in development your philosophy of…
In my opinion one of the best contributions made by the theorists of Education of old was the idea of Zone of Proximal Development by Vygotsky. The ZPD means that students will work cooperatively…
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- THE SNIPER
The sniper killed a woman in cold blood. What does this say about his character in “The Sniper”?
I think that the most obvious answer to this is that this action shows that the sniper is a ruthless man. He is willing to shoot even an old woman. To most of us, this would seem like an…
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- THE SNIPER
In your opinion, what do you think will be the continuation of the story “The Sniper” by Liam…
One of the great aspects of this short story is that it begs the reader to ask this question and begs us to think how we might proceed if we ever found ourselves in such a situation. Many suggest…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are the phsychological motives behind people, especially young ones, choosing to live on the…
I would suggest that this is a topic that requires research. Anecdotal narratives can provide much in way of guidance on such an issue. From this, I think we can pull out that many children…
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- TO BUILD A FIRE
Is “To Build a Fire” a typical short story (because it sure seems more like a novel)?
Yes, it is a typical short story. It is too short to be a novel or novella. Its similarities to a novel are to be expected. It contains the same elements as a novel: plot with exposition, conflict,…
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- CHINUA ACHEBE
What is the context in ‘Marriage is a Private Affair’ by Chinua Achebe?
You have identified a very important aspect of understanding literature. For us to be able to understand the context out of which a particular story has emerged enriches our comprehension of what…
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- GREASY LAKE
Compare the symbols found in “Spirit in the Night” and “Greasy Lake.”
Bruce Springsteen’s song “Spirit in the Night” inspired the story “Greasy Lake” by T. Coraghessan Boyle. The song and the story share a setting in Greasy Lake. Although Greasy Lake is a…
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- HISTORY
What groups did not share in the general prosperity of Americans during the 1950s?
I would say that the group that most obviously missed out on the general prosperity of the 1950s was African Americans (at that time the largest minority group). African Americans remained much…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
I’m assuming you posted this question in the literature section because you’re reading something, such as “The Gift of the Magi,” in which there is a reference to the Magi. While there are many…
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- LITERATURE
Discuss how “foregrounding” is a major stylistic device amongst creative writers.Please provide…
Foregrounding is a deviation from the norm in artistic communication which emphasizes certain features of a work of art at the expense of others. The term was developed by Murakovsky and Jakobson…
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- THE ALCHEMIST
In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, how did the different settings help to reveal the theme?
The different places that Santiago finds himself have something to teach him throughout his journey to discover his Personal Legend. The Andalusian mountains teach him about the silent language…
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- TEACHERS
What should a 7th grade teacher do (first) to an informal one -on -one student- teacher…
I think that much of this is going to depend on the relationship between both and the style of the teacher. There is no right answer. The only pressing need is that the teacher approaches the…
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- THOMAS HARDY
Discuss and explain the rhyme scheme of the poem.”The voice” by Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy’s poem “The Voice” has a very specific, regular, and recognizable rhyme scheme. Rhyme scheme, as I’m sure you know, is simply the pattern of the rhyme in a rhymed poem. The first…
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- THOMAS HARDY
Explain one personification in the poem “The Voice.”
“The Voice” by Thomas Hardy is actually one grand personification. Personification, of course, is giving human qualities or life to something non-human or non-living. Here, the speaker gives life…
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- THOMAS HARDY
Write a summary on the poem “The Voice,” explaining it in full detail.
“The Voice” by Thomas Hardy is not a particularly complex poem to understand, it seems to me. Understanding just a bit about Hardy’s own life will add to your understanding. The speaker, probably…
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- RABINDRANATH TAGORE
Give a character sketch of the postmaster in the story story ‘The Postmaster’ written by…
There are many attributes to “The Postmaster.” One one hand, he is very bright and extremely well read. He displays and communicates this to Ratan. Additionally, he is urbane and well cultured….
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- ROBINSON CRUSOE
What is the setting of Robinson Crusoe?
This story has a number of different settings. The one that is most famous (and which takes up the greatest part of the book) is the island on which Crusoe becomes stranded. This is a forested…
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- TEACHERS
In choosing a website for 3rd grade student, what we (Teacher) should consider first.My 3rd grade…
I would say that the third grader who consistently uses the computers is much more savvy than we can understand. I don’t think we do them any favors when we presume their internet skills are low….
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- TEACHERS
What is the process for learning sight word.What is the difference between SIGHT WORD and High…
There are plenty of different ways to introduce sight words, but the most commonly-known (and unfortunately practiced) is the method of Rote Learning. Rote learning means that the student will see…
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- HISTORY
How did the NAM start?How did the war in Vietnam start?
Do you mean the Vietnam War? If so, you could say it started with World War II. During WWII, the Vietminh, led by Ho Chi Minh, fought to free Vietnam from the Japanese. The Japanese had taken…
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- THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS
HI anyone can give me some words or phrases to describe ruth and tillie with evidence from the…
Ruth is very concerned about how she appears to others Evidence : Ruth is constantly worried about her looks as she wears tight sweaters and refuses to go to school without first putting on…
- FRANKENSTEIN
How are Robert Walton and Frankenstein similar?How are Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein…
They are both guilty of hubris which is extreme arrogance. Walton states in his letter to his sister that one of his goals for traveling to the Arctic is so that he can bring glory to his name;…
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- JEAN PIAGET
Which ideas or practices from Piaget are present in today’s learning and teaching?Doing a power…
I think that you could probably focus on much from Piaget that has modern relevance in teaching and learning. His presentation of the stages of learning concept holds powerful implications on the…
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- TEACHERS
How do I start and end a book report for a second grader?how do i end it?
If you are a parent helping your child, a second grader should be able to tell you what they learned in the book. Most children books have morals about everyday life. Help your son or daughter or…
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- HISTORY
How was Haiti’s fight for freedom different from struggle in other parts of Latin America?How was…
In my opinion, the main difference is that the rebellion in Haiti was the only one that was truly run by and for the most oppressed members of the society. In Haiti, it was the blacks (many of them…
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- REFERENCE
How can I make my life more human, and what aspects of human nature do I need to focus on?Also as…
One of the most renowned modes for realizing greater human potential and qualities of the dignity of humanity is Abraham Maslow’s psychological theory of hierarchy of needs and self-actualization….
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- THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
In “The Masque of the Red Death,” please explain why each room has a different color.
Several scholars have given a diversity of meanings to this question, but one of the most accepted ones is that the seven colors represent stages of insanity. Some others say they represent stages…
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- MATH
If A, B, C, D are angles of a quadrilateral, prove that cos(A+B)/2+cos(C+D)/2=0
A,B,C and D are the angles of quadrilateral. To show that cos(A+B)/2 = cos(C+D)/2. Proof: Since A,B,C and D are the anglea of a quadrilateral, A+B+C+D = 360. Therefore A+B = 360-(C+D) Dividing by…
- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
Compare the writing style of Hector Munro in “Dusk” and O. Henry in “Gift of the Magi.”
Both authors rely heavily on irony. In Munro’s “Dusk,” the old man who thinks of himself as so clever and observant is duped. In “The Gift of the Magi,” Jim and Della sacrifice what they cherish in…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Which federal party would you support in the next election between conservatives and the…
Most teachers generally support a liberal agenda because they are a unionized group. Liberal politicians tend to support unions and therefore many of us value that support and work to keep liberals…
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- A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND
What really makes a GOOD MAN? His honesty, hard work, etc? What’s your opinion?
In Flannery O’Connor’s short story, “A Good Man is hard to Find,” the Misfit tells the others, “Jesus thrown everything off balance.” For, with Jesus came sentimentality, and with sentimentality a…
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- HISTORY
What are some positive effects of globalization?These effects have to be concerning me not the US.
This is much easier than your question about the negative effects. You are helped by globalization all the time if you buy stuff. When you buy things, they are certainly less expensive because of…
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- MACBETH
Is there any evidence in Macbeth that Macbeth wants to be King but he just needs Lady Macbeth’s…
Yes, there is evidence. In Act 1, sc. 3, after the witches have told Macbeth their prophecies and immediately after Angus and Ross’s announcement that Macbeth has been named the new Thane of…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
I need some help with my thesis on the immorality of the wealthy, relating to The Great Gatsby.I…
Since you are basing your thesis on the novel The Great Gatsby, then your argument should center around the immorality of materialism. F. Scott Fitzgerald wanted to highlight that point in the…
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- JEAN PIAGET
How did Jean Piaget redefine knowledge, education, schooling, teaching and learning?How did Jean…
I think Piaget’s biggest claim in the area of psychological and therefore educational change was his focus on children in the early childhood stages. Before Piaget, most psychologists were in the…
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- ONCE UPON A TIME
How does the final paragraph help to elucidate the theme in Once Upon a Time?
The closing paragraph is where everything comes into realization. It is at this point where we see the family’s desire for perfection in the form of absolute security turn into disaster on massive…
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- BUSINESS
How is a memorandum different from a letter?
A memorandum (often called a memo in the United States at least) is a form of business communication. It is typically used within a business as opposed to between two firms. A memo is not…
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- BUSINESS
When did the stock markets fall the most in a single day?
Usually by fall in the stock market we mean a drop in the value of an index like the DJIA. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is based on the stock prices of selected companies. It was created…
- THE RED CONVERTIBLE
Select songs which accompany each event in the story. Identify the event/section of the story it…
I gave a similar assignment to a class a few years ago. I asked them to create a soundtrack for a novel we had read that year, as if the novel were a movie. Music is used in movies to reflect the…
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- HERE’S TO YOU, JESUSA!
what’s one example of Jesusa experiencing a loss? Besides the death of her mother
Another experience with loss besides the death of her mother is the death of her favorite brother, Emiliano, a soldier. Jesusa then decides to take his place as a soldadera and she joins the…
- THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH
What role do gender and gender roles play in The Epic of Gilgamesh?
This question about gender and gender roles in The Epic of Gilgamesh is challenging. In going about answering it, I think that I would first focus on the key characters in the story, making note of…