What is a mineral that is not a crystal?
- ESSAY LAB
Can someone help me with an essay I have about dropping out of school?
To write an effective essay on the subject, you must first take a position and make a claim. For example, high school students should not drop out of school. From that position (also called…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is Atticus Finch’s defending strategy in Tom Robinson’s case?
Atticus’s strategy to defend Tom Robinson is to get Sheriff Tate’s testimony from the initial report which demonstrated that Mayella Ewell had been beaten on the right side of her face (In Tate’s…
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- REFERENCE
What are teaching approaches with some examples?
There are various types of teaching approaches in education. With an emphasis on 21st century skills, teaching approaches have begun to take different shapes that cater to specific aspects of…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are all the birds found in Romeo and Juliet?
Birds, including doves, crows, falcons, ravens, nightingales, and larks flutter through the lines of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. They are often used to reinforce Shakespeare’s theme of light…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Harper Lee portray love in To Kill a Mockingbird?
There are no instances of romantic love in To Kill a Mockingbird unless you want to count the childhood plans of Scout and Dill to some day get married. Love in the novel is expressed through…
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- REFERENCE
What is the difference between private and public school?
Great question! The major difference between private and public schools is the source of funding. While your local public schools are funded by a combination of local, state and federal funds,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird how does Tom Robinson show fear?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Tom shows fear several times throughout the novel. The first time we see Tom’s fear is when Mayella Ewell keeps stopping him on his way home from work with silly…
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- CAROL ANN DUFFY
What is the meaning of love in Carol Ann Duffy’s “Valentine”?
This poem is not about the meaning of love so much as it is a description of what the author feels love is. It isn’t anything superficial, like the gifts we usually give on Valentine’s day (“a red…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
In The Bronze Bow, what gift is in Thacia’s eyes, and why is Daniel free to accept it now?
In the last chapter of the novel The Bronze Bow, Jesus heals Leah and Daniel is awestruck at Leah’s miraculous recovery. Leah tells Daniel that she knows how Jairus’ daughter felt, and Daniel’s…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, how can we see that Tom Robinson is a freer man dead than alive?
If someone wanted to argue that Tom Robinson is freer dead than alive, then he or she could say a few things. First, Tom as a dead man does not have to suffer in a world where white people have…
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- SCIENCE
How can systems in your body be compared to mechanical systems?
The levels of organization of multicellular living organisms re: cells make tissues, tissues make organs, organs make organ systems, and organ systems make the organism. A body system is defined as…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What is one theme from the novel The Scarlet Letter and how does Hawthorne develop that theme?
One of the most salient themes in The Scarlet Letter is hypocrisy. We see it so much in the novel that it would take pages to analyze how it is presented and in how many ways. Suffice to say that…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, would you agree or disagree with Sheriff Taylor that…
The sheriff suggests they should lie about Ewell’s death because it will be better for everyone involved. Here are some talking points you could use on either side. If you desire to argue the…
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- 1984
How does the reality of control in 1984 compare to how the government controls us today?
To answer this question, let’s look at some instances of how the party controls the people of Oceania and compare this with our own experiences of government. First of all, the party controls its…
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- THE MONKEY’S PAW
How did Mr. White in “The Monkey’s Paw” get the monkey’s paw?
Sergeant-Major Morris, an old acquaintance of Mr. White and former co-worker, came to visit the family on a dark, stormy night and showed them a monkey’s paw he had brought back from India, where…
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- ARTS
What is the most recent fashion line this year?
As with most industries, fashion is constantly releasing new lines, but they often update their lines or release new ones according to the season. Fortunately, we are just entering the new year and…
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- HISTORY
What are the Ides of March and how was Julius Caesar warned about this date? 1 image
The Roman calendar was based on a lunar cycle and was created by Romulus, the first king of Rome. The calendar began in March and the first full moon of the year was on March 15th. This would…
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- ANTIGONE
In Antigone, what aspect of Creon’s position do you find reasonable? Which would you criticize?…
Creon has several reasonable positions. He says, “Never, by deed of mine, shall the wicked stand in honour before the just.” There’s nothing wrong with giving honor to the good and withholding…
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- RULES OF THE GAME
Who becomes Meimei’s new adversary in chess? Why must she find someone else to play against?
This is a good question. Meimei (Waverly) actually progresses in chess so much that she has many new opponents. At first, she play with her brothers – Vincent and Winston. She quickly becomes…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
What is the purpose of the humor in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? Why does…
Consider that the key themes of this novel are violence, isolation, dealing with loss, and racism. Alexie uses humor, therefore, to soften to seriousness of the book as a whole, and to make the…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Why does the revolution fail in Animal Farm?
The major reason why the revolution fails on the farm has to do with the way that the principles and ideals of the revolution itself were subverted by those who rose to power, particularly…
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- SCIENCE
In a fractionating column, what process is caused by cooling?
A fractionating column is used within the laboratory as a distillation tool to separate components within a liquid mixture. A mixture is gradually heated where each component within the liquid is…
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- THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
What are the important events in Narnia, and what are the important items in Narnia?
In The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, Narnia has a historical timeline like any other country. In The Magician’s Nephew, Aslan sings Narnia into existence. The Empress Jadis, who later becomes…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Chapter 26 of “To Kill A Mockingbird,” Miss Gates gives a lesson on Hitler, saying that…
This scene provides a remarkable juxtaposition with the events of the rest of Lee’s novel, in which a black man, Tom Robinson, is prosecuted and convicted for a crime he could not have committed….
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- THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
How does Santiago make a new spear/weapon in The Old Man and the Sea?
While Santiago was unfortunate enough to lose his harpoon after stabbing the mako shark, he manages to create a new spear by tying his knife to the boat’s oar. Later, the blade of the knife snaps…
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- MACBETH
Why do you think Shakespeare chose to portray Macbeth as so conscience-stricken by his deed? How…
If Macbeth’s conscience had caused him no moral suffering, then he would be an out-and-out villain, somewhat like Shakespeare’s Richard III. However, Shakespeare wanted to make Macbeth a somewhat…
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- ARTS
What’s the purpose of putting art on buildings?
Public art is important in many ways. Art has been seen for many years as something accessible only to collectors, who often invest large sums of money in owning artwork. Reproductions of artwork…
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- HISTORY
Is the Treaty of Versailles as bad of a treaty as most historians say it is?
This question you have asked is a matter of opinion. I will explain why people felt it was a bad treaty and also explain why some people supported it. Then you will be able to make your own…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is a quote from To Kill a Mockingbird to describe Miss Maudie Atkinson?
Miss Maudie Atkinson is Scout and Jem’s neighbor. She had grown up with Atticus over by Finch’s Landing. She is a widow who loves spending time outdoors. She enjoys gardening and being out in…
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- SCIENCE
How to understand what the cone of depression is in my geology class? Is there any way that you…
The cone of depression is a term applied to a depression which forms in a groundwater table that has the shape resembling a cone. This conical depression forms around a well as a result of…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
How does Pip try to improve himself socially to become a better man in Great Expectations?
In the novel, the term “great expectations” refers to opportunities for Pip to improve himself socially, along with the money to take advantage of those opportunities. With the increased…
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- HISTORY
What role did President Franklin Roosevelt see for the federal government?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected during the worst depression in our history. Throughout the 1920s, many people believed in a laissez-faire philosophy for our government. They believed…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
In Pride and Prejudice, why are social class and wealth interlinked when choosing a husband or wife?
In Regency era England, class divisions were strong. The size of ones estate, their yearly earnings or allowances, and other factors were important signs of status. For the most part, the…
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- THE CAY
How would one write a diary entry pretending one is Phillip in Theodore Taylor’s The Cay…
A diary entry is an account of your own personal thoughts and experiences. To write a diary entry in the voice of Phillip from Theodore Taylor’s The Cay recounting the moment he became afraid for…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Analyze George and Lennie’s dialogue in the opening chapter. Compare the grammar and sentences…
George’s speech is informal English, but with a syntax (sentence structure) that is more advanced than Lennie’s. Both of the men’s grammar is rudimentary, with Lennie’s being a little less…
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- SCIENCE
Which of the following atoms would have the largest ionic radius? A. Lithium B. Sodium C….
Cesium has the largest ionic radius of these four elements. Ionic radius is a trend that increases going down in a group of the periodic table. These ions are all in the alkali metals family, and…
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- THE LIAR
What lies does James tell about his mother?
In “The Liar” James is a 16-year-old boy who lives in San Francisco with his Mother. His father is dead, and his brothers and sisters have moved away from home. James, who is also the narrator of…
- UNCLE TOM’S CABIN
Why did Uncle Tom’s cabin have any effect on the American public considering it was a work of…
Uncle Tom’s Cabin perhaps had a dramatic effect on American public opinion about slavery because it was a work of fiction. There had been many Northern accounts of life under slavery, ranging from…
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- WAITING FOR GODOT
What are some examples of speech/stage directions that contribute to the theme of power and…
Samuel Beckett is notorious for providing meticulous stage directions in his plays. This is particularly evident in his play Waiting for Godot, in which almost every line includes some type of…
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- SCIENCE
How many hydrogen cations will be in a solution if you start by dissolving 3.4 moles of…
Phosphoric acid is a weak acid which doesn’t completely ionize in solution. To answer this question you would need to know the volume of solution, as you can calculate the concentration of hydrogen…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
In A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Shakespeare, have Titania and Oberon cheated on each other?
In Act 2 Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oberon and Titania get into an argument. Oberon is the king of the fairies and Titania is his queen. During this argument both accuse…
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- SCIENCE
Is energy an element, compound, mixture, or none of these?
Energy is none of these. Elements, compounds and mixtures are all forms of matter. Energy isn’t matter, as it doesn’t have mass or occupy space. Energy is defined as the ability to do work or…
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- SCIENCE
Some cells, particularly eukaryotes (cells with a nucleus and specialized organelles) can contain many membrane structures, not all of which function in exactly the same way. The membranes of…
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- HISTORY
What are three effects of the Agricultural Revolution?
There were many significant human developments that happened as a result of the Agricultural Revolution. The use of farming motivated people to migrate to areas where water was accessible, usually…
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- HISTORY
What were the objectives of the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War?
There are different levels of objectives that each side had in this war. On the highest level, the objective of the Confederate States was to become independent. They wanted to break away from the…
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- LITERATURE
What is the summary for “The Big House: Life Inside a Supermax Security Prison” by Warden James…
The Big House: Life Inside a Supermax Security Prison by James Bruton reads like a thriller and describes life inside prison wall through the unique view of the warden. Bruton was the warden at Oak…
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- SEEDFOLKS
In Seedfolks, when Ana talks about what Kim is burying, are her comments considered an inference…
First, we need to distinguish between an inference and an assumption. An inference is a judgment or conclusion based on evidence or reasoning, while an assumption is simply a conclusion based on…
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- MATH
In a fraction the numerator is 1 less than the denominator. If 1 is added to the numerator and 5…
Let the numerator be xx , then the denominator becomes x+1.x+1. ∴∴the fraction = xx+1xx+1 According to the question, 1 is added to the numerator and 5 is added to denominator,i.e.
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are some quotes from Atticus that show courage?
In Chapter 15, Atticus goes to guard the jail while Tom is imprisoned there. He knows that a mob might show up for Tom and he is correct. Atticus does have Mr. Underwood watching his back, but it…
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- SCIENCE
What is a mineral that is not a crystal?
By definition, a mineral is an inorganic, solid and naturally occurring substance that must have a specific crystal structure. This means that the specific elements that make up the mineral must be…