What is a short summary of Pride and Prejudice?

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SCIENCE

Compare and contrast the Carbon dioxide and Oxygen cycles.

The carbon dioxide and oxygen cycle represent a true “win-win” scenario in the earth today. All green plants produce their own food through a process called photosynthesis. The carbon dioxide…

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LAW AND POLITICS

I have to write an essay on how poor information for the public can lead to poor choices. I…

It looks like you are well on your way to a great essay! In structuring your essay, here are some basic pointers: Your essay should start with an introductory paragraph that familiarizes your…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What rights can a grandparent hold over a motherless child that the father can’t take away?

What rights grandparents have and under what circumstances they have those rights are a function of state law. Each state has its own statute regarding the rights of grandparents. You will have to…

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SCIENCE

Can gravitational force act from a distance?

When we throw a ball in air and it fall down or when a pencil rolls off the table and falls down or raindrops fall down towards the ground; we are witnessing gravity working at a distance. Gravity…

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BUSINESS

How should businesses with inelastic demand decide the price of their product?

Demand elasticity is the measure of how much the quantity of a good will be demanded for a price change. If demand is inelastic, the quantity demanded will not drop very significantly with an…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

How does fear of difference feed into conflict?

The fear of something different or the difference between two things often brings conflict. When a person has no knowledge of something which is different than himself or herself, the first…

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GRAMMAR AND SPEECH

Why do people use “he said” in direct speech but not in indirect speech? For example: He said, “I…

The use of “he said” with the exact words he speaks, “I go to school” is to credit the actual words the speaker says so that the reader knows who said what. In indirect speech such as he said…

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What are examples of perseverance in the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling?

In his poem “If,” Kipling explains manly virtues in the manner a father might to a son, and chief among those virtues is perseverance: “If you can wait and not be tired by waiting” advises the…

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THE BET

In “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov, if you were the banker, how would you react to the lawyer’s note?…

Adopting the persona of the banker in “The Bet,” I would feel very relieved to read the lawyer’s note for two reasons. First of all, the lawyer’s rejection of the two million rubles would…

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HISTORY

Why were nomads important to the Arabian peninsula?

The early settlers of the Arabian Peninsula were nomadic people. This group of people were pastoralists who were able to survive in the “harsh desert environment.” They raised animals, such as…

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BUSINESS

How is the constitution still relevant to my career in business?

The US Constitution sets the legal setting in which all American businesses are based. It is relevant because you know that Congress can levy taxes, regulate interstate commerce, and negotiate…

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SCIENCE

Vacuum is a relative pressure term; what is the amount of vacuum gauged against?

Generally speaking, vacuum is measured against the surrounding atmosphere. We call this gauge pressure, and when it goes negative, that means that the pressure inside the chamber is lower than the…

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SCIENCE

An elevator weighing 3830 N is pulled upward by a cable with an accleration of 2.22 m s^-2. What…

When accelerating upwards, the cables must support the weight of elevator and also compensate for the acceleration. Hence the tension in the wire support is given as: F = ma + mg where, mg is the…

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SCIENCE

What would be the written names for these compounds: K3PO4K3PO4and HClHCl ?

The names for these compounds are: Tripotassium phosphate, K3PO4K3PO4and, hydrochloric acid, HCl Lets look at each of them in more detail. The first compound contains 3 potassium ions (K+K+ ,…

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THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER

Why does Attean’s grandmother treat Matt’s hand?

While it is true that Attean’s grandmother despises the “white man,” she decides to treat Matt’s hand after he hurts it trying to free a dog from a trap. There are several factors that worked…

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EVERYDAY USE

In “Everyday Use” by Alice Waller, who gains the most emotionally and symbolically by the end of…

By the end of “Everyday Use,” Maggie is the sister who gains the most emotionally and symbolically. In order to see which sister gains the most by the end of the story, it is important to note…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What domestic and foreign problems existed when George Washington became president?

Let’s start with foreign problems….by separating from Britain, America had broken away from her largest trade partner. America had to reconcile enough to sign a trade agreement with Britain that…

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE

What does Helen mean when she says “…but I am improvident enough to prefer present joy to…

In context, Helen Keller was referring to her college days. Before college, she had a more leisurely life in which she could spend time alone with her thoughts, enjoying the outdoors, reading her…

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REFERENCE

What is impromptu dialogue?

Impromptu means done without a script or rehearsal. I would assume that for your question, impromptu dialogue would be the same as impromptu speech, but possibly with a give-and-take with the…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

I’m filling out an internship application, but it asks me why I should be chosen to become a…

There may be ways in which you have been a leader without really having thought of yourself that way. Do you have any younger siblings whom you have led in one way or another? Perhaps you have…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

From Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, what does Beatty tell Montag about how books disappeared? What is…

Captain Beatty is a very well-read and intellectual man, ironically. As a fireman, one would not suspect that he would know about so many different books and authors, but this does not mean that he…

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THE INTERLOPERS

What is an explanation of the cause of the feud between the families of Ulrich von Gadwitz and…

Despite a court ruling, the Znaeyms have never accepted the judgment that a particular strip of forestland is no longer theirs, and is, instead, the property of the von Gradwitz family. The feud…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are the most significant quotes in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?

There are many significant quotes throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The following quotes are important to the plot and theme of the novel. “You never really understand a person until you…

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HISTORY

How did religion influence the policies of the Byzantine Empire, Islamic Empire, and the Tang…

In each of the three cultures—which existed in roughly the same time period but had different faiths—religion was used as a justification for the leader’s power. In the Byzantine Empire,…

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REVELATION

What is the conflict in “Revelation” by Flannery O’Connor?

Revelation by Flannery O’Connor features both a major and a minor social conflict. The minor social conflict concerns the main character, Mrs. Turpin, and the “white trash woman” over whom she…

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OF MICE AND MEN

What does Candy say to them when Lennie and George first arrive at the ranch in Of Mice and Men?

George and Lennie are the two main characters of Steinbeck’s novel. They are traveling through depression era California as migrant farm workers. Lennie is mentally challenged and George has been…

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THE NECKLACE

What is the tone of the short story The Necklace. What are some examples of imagery, mood,…

First off, check this site for examples of explanations of tone and mood in “The Necklace.” I’ve given links below. The tone of the story is the author’s attitude toward his subject. In this…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are some characteristics of Juliet and Friar Lawrence?

I will start with Juliet, and I’ll start with the easy and obvious characteristics. First, Juliet is a girl. A young girl at that. Her father tells Paris that Juliet is not ready to be married…

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SCIENCE

What do use scientists use to support a scientific explanation?

Science means “to know” and scientists actively seek to explain natural phenomena using observations, inductive reasoning and logic. A logical way to find out the answer to a question or problem is…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Should persons who are declared to be “Enemy Combatants” be able to contest their detention…

There are, of course, arguments for both sides of this issue. I will provide an argument for each side and let you decide which argument makes more sense to you. On the one hand, it seems clear…

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HISTORY

How did historical globalization and imperialism shape today’s world?

Modern nations that were once colonies bear the mark of their colonizers. In the Caribbean, former British colonies (Jamaica, Trinidad) are somewhat integrated into the global economy, while former…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

What did Nick think of Gatsby’s party?

Nick had watched the festivities at Gatsby’s house from afar, so he nervously anticipated attending after he received a personalized invitation. He is surprised to find that his host is somewhat…

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MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN

What did Sam Gribley’s dad bring him?

In the book My Side of the Mountain, Sam Gribley’s father comes to see him twice. The first time, he does not bring anything. The second time, he brings the rest of the family to see Sam. The…

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YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN

I need five events that happened in the story “Young Goodman Brown.”

A lot happens in that story, which is amazing, because it is a fairly short story. I’ll try and pick 5 main events that walk you through some of the highlights. Event one: Young Goodman Brown…

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SCIENCE

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A liquid is a state of matter where the molecules of the substance have enough freedom from each other that they may move around. The molecules have enough freedom of movement, “they take the…

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SCIENCE

What are advantages for designer babies? Are there more pros than cons? Should i be against it?

It would be impossible to list out every single pro and con and then decide whether there are more pros and cons. Also, some factors may be more important to you so there are several things you…

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GIMPEL THE FOOL

What is the theme of Gimpel the Fool?

In a very broad sense, a prominent theme of “Gimpel the Fool” is trying to reconcile one’s beliefs with the truth of world around them (beliefs vs. reality). On the surface, “Gimpel the Fool” tells…

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MACBETH

Compare shakespeare’s presentation of love in “Romeo and Juliet” and “Macbeth.”

Romeo and Juliet experience the type of young romantic love that many of us experience in adolescence. The relationship is based on physical attraction and somewhat unrealistic ideals of love….

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

What happens to the inhabitants of the city in “The Masque of the Red Death”?

The inhabitants of the city all die of the Red Death plague. When the Red Death falls upon Prince Prospero’s city, many people die. The Red Death is dangerous and deadly. It wipes through the…

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SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT

In the story “Shooting an Elephant,” what does the narrator symbolize?

We are never completely certain of the extent to which the story “Shooting an Elephant” is autobiographical. Orwell was actually an imperial policeman in Burma, and he uses the first person and an…

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THE VIRGIN IN THE GARDEN

What’s the meaning of omniscient narrator?

Literary critics describe the teller of a story as a “narrator”. Sometimes the narrator can be a character in the story and sometimes the narrator can be the voice of the author. There are several…

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WORLD WAR II

Why was the German defeat at Stalingrad a turning point in the war

In World War II, Hitler split his forces in order to invade Russia. The decision was a costly one and in essence, cost him the war. To invade Russia meant fewer forces elsewhere, made Stalin and…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

Explain why the narrator seems pleased to meet Fortunato in The Cask of Amotillado.

The narrator, Montresor, is extremely pleased to meet Fortunato in the street because, tonight, he plans to exact his revenge on Fortunato for “The thousand injuries” he had done Montresor….

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SCIENCE

How does blood flow from the left hand to the heart?

Blood flowing from any part of the body, including the left hand, enters the right side of the heart through either the superior vena cava or the inferior vena cava. Since blood from the left hand…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What do scarcity and choice mean in economics?

Scarcity is the basic fact that makes the study of economics necessary. Because there is scarcity, human beings have to make choices. Economics studies those choices. Scarcity is the condition in…

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SCIENCE

What is an sn2 reaction and how does it work on this reaction of a hydroxide ion (OH -)…

Sn2 is an acronym that stands for Substitution Nucelophilic Bimolecular (the 2 denotes two molecules). It describes a reaction mechanism whereby one molecules approaches and bonds with another…