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August 25, 2018 Educator

THE LOTTERY

What does the black box in “The Lottery” symbolize?

The black box symbolizes death. In Shirley Jackson’s dark tale of man’s blind adherence to tradition, a community gathers mindlessly for their traditional lottery, a drawing of names in order to…

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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, what values and lessons does Junior’s…

In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior’s grandmother is largely representative of the moral compass by which Junior is charged to live. Although many of the Indians around him,…

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CHICKAMAUGA

In “Chickamauga,” it may seem unrealistic that he was able to sleep through a battle going on all…

In Ambrose Bierce’s short story “Chickamauga,” a little boy wanders into a Civil War battle while he is pretending to be a soldier. The little boy feels terrified as he wanders through the woods;…

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LAZARUS

What did Lazarus see and experience during the 3 days he was dead? Did these change his outlook…

According to the eleventh chapter of the book of John in the Bible, Lazarus became ill and died in the town of Bethany. He was wrapped in the traditional burial cloths and entombed for four days…

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DEATH OF A SALESMAN

In the play “Death of a Salesman” how are Biff and Willy idealists?

Biff and Willy both look to each other for inspiration. This, I believe, remains true for Biff even after he becomes disillusioned with his father after discovering Willy’s infidelity in Boston….

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are some things that Scout changes from the beginning of the book to Chapter 18?

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, one thing Scout changes about herself over the course of the first 18 chapters of the book concerns gaining more control of her temper. At the start of the…

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SCIENCE

How do I find the electronegativity of SCL2?

The electronegativity of an atom indicates how strongly it can pull electrons towards itself when bonded with another atom. Each element has been assigned a numerical value to indicate its relative…

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THE VELDT

Early in The Veldt, what evidence are we given that the Happylife Home system has not made either…

Both parents show fear of the lions on the viewscreens in the nursery early on in the story. Soon afterwards, Lydia says to George: I feel like I don’t belong here. … Can I compete with an…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Why would the Lucas’ reaction to their daughter’s engagement in Pride and Prejudice be considered…

Little in the text indicates that Lucas’s reaction to Charlotte’s engagement was socially inappropriate, but we do get a hint of Lady Lucas crowing excessively over her success in the following…

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SCIENCE

How do you convert between the volume of a gas at STP and the number of moles of the gas?

Whenever you perform a mole conversion calculation, you will need to use a mole conversion factor. The three mole conversion factors are: 1 mole = 22.4 liters (for ideal gases) 1 mole = molar mass…

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THE ODYSSEY

Why does Telemachus need to go to see Nestor in books 1, 2, and 3?

Telemachus has to go see Nestor because he needs information on his father Odysseus’s possible whereabouts. The Trojan War ended ten years ago, and though Nestor and Odysseus left Troy at the same…

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MACBETH

Explain the first prophecy in Macbeth.

In Act 1, Scene 3 the witches prophesize that Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and then the king. These are the first two prophecies. The exchange is quick: W1: All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee,…

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THE WATER IS WIDE

What are the teaching strategies used in Pat Conroy’s book, The Water is Wide?

The teaching methods Conroy employs are unconventional to say the least. The students whom he encounters were unfamiliar with standard written and spoken English, thus he had to adjust his methods…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What are two examples of dramatic irony in Julius Caesar?

Two examples of dramatic irony occur (1) in Act II, Scene 2 with Calpurnia’s dream, which spurs her to plead with Caesar not to go to the Senate, and (2) in Act III, Scene 1. Much of the action of…

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THE STORY OF AN HOUR

Which lines represent exposition in “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin?

Exposition introduces the characters, setting, and overall background to set up the story. Within the first line of “The Story of an Hour,” author Kate Chopin introduces both the protagonist…

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HISTORY

I’m wondering what influenced the decision to live in Greece since it was so mountainous and it…

What influenced the decision to live in Greece is that there was arable land there and people tend to live everywhere where it is possible to make a living. In other words, people live practically…

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MACBETH

What does Lady Macbeth mean by saying “Come to my woman’s breasts…And take my milk for gall?”

This line is from Lady Macbeth’s chilling speech in Act I, Scene 5. She has just read a letter from her husband in which he describes his encounter with the witches, who had prophesied that he will…

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THE CHRYSALIDS

What quotation in the book ‘The Chrysalids’ by John Wyndham can be used to reinforce the idea of…

Early in the book, David discovers that Sophie has six toes. During his narration of the encounter, he tells the reader that the commandments have been drilled into his head over and over again….

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TWELVE ANGRY MEN

Before the first vote is taken,what do you learn about the defendant in 12 Angry Men?

At the beginning of the play, 12 Angry Men, the audience is given very little information about the defendant. As the play unfolds, we get more information when we start discovering the jurors’…

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TANGERINE

What are some metaphors in part 2 of the book Tangerine?

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things. Unlike similes, metaphors usually don’t use “like” or “as” to make a comparison. Examples of…

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ETHAN FROME

In what ways does Ethan Frome qualify as a tragedy?

According to the Oxford Dictionary, in literature, a tragedy is “a play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character.” As…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

In the short story,”The Most Dangerous Game,” Rainsford uses three techniques in his struggle…

One of the reasons Zaroff feels that Rainsford is a worthy opponent is because Rainsford has traveled around the world and hunted in every country. He is considered an expert on the subject of…

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SCIENCE

Why did Zompro’s discovery lead to the creation of a new insect order?

Thousands of new species are discovered every year, and many of these new-to-science critters are insects. But almost invariably these newly found species fit into one of the roughly 30 insect…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahreinheit 451 what are quotes that Bradbury uses to teach readers about life? Please include…

The novel Fahrenheit 451 is filled with life lessons, analogies, metaphors, and insightful ideas. Throughout the novel, Ray Bradbury critiques modern society. He touches on sensitive issues such as…

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A WHITE HERON

Why does the young man spend several nights at Mrs. Tilley’s cottage?

In the story, the young man is an amateur ornithologist who has been hunting and appears to have lost his way. At least, that is what he tells Sylvia, whose grandmother, Mrs. Tilley, promptly…

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1984

What is “thoughtcrime” in 1984?

George Orwell, in his futuristic dystopian novel 1984, creates a language called “newspeak” which epitomizes the style and manner of thinking of totalitarian regimes. The goal of “newspeak” within…

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GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL

What is the big question that Professor Diamond wants to answer in Guns, Germs, and Steel?

The big question that Jared Diamond is trying to answer in Guns, Germs, and Steel comes from what is called “Yali’s Question” in the book. It is found on p. 14, in the Prologue. There, Yali…

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THE SLAVE DANCER

What was Jessie’s relationship like with Purvis?

Interesting question! In the book The Slave Dancer by Paula Fox, Purvis and Jessie had an unusual relationship. Foremost, Jessie appeared to trust Purvis more than some of the other sailors,…

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THE CRUCIBLE

In The Crucible, what choices does Mary Warren make that affect the outcome of her situation?

First, even though Mary Warren seems to understand the consequences of the girls’ dancing in the forest and conjuring spirits, she never tells anyone in a position of authority. Though she…

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SCIENCE

Why do you think we find black holes at the center of galaxies and not on the arms?

Black holes are celestial objects that are characterized by extremely high density (mass per unit volume) and exceptionally high gravitational pull. The gravitational pull of a black hole is so…

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A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND

Consider what the Misfit means by, “Jesus thown [sic] everything off balance,” in “A Good Man is…

The Misfit is explaining his history to the grandmother when he says this line. Just prior, she said “Jesus, Jesus” again and again, implying that Jesus could help him, “but the way she was saying…

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HISTORY

Why was the nullification crisis a good thing?

There are reasons why the nullification crisis was a good thing. Going back to 1798, when the Federalists passed the Alien and Sedition Acts, there had constantly been some discussion by some…

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THE SNIPER

In “The Sniper” what effect does war have on the sniper?

Liam O’Flahery’s anti-war short story “The Sniper” is about a Republican sniper alone on a rooftop during the Irish Civil War. O’Flaherty writes from a detached point of view which provides only…

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THE BOTANY OF DESIRE

In The Botany of Desire, how does the author describe how plants encourage animals to seek or…

This book seeks to explore the ways that plants have evolved to encourage animals and humans to do their bidding, i.e. to help the plants to develop survival mechanisms such as gene diversity. The…

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GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL

What is the big question Jared Diamond wants to answer?

In Guns, Germs and Steel Jared Diamond wants to know why wealthy, technologically sophisticated, industrialized societies developed first in Europe rather than in other parts of the world. Yali, a…

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SCIENCE

A cylindrical centrifuge of mass 8 kg and radius 10 cm spins at a speed of 80,000 rpm. Calculate…

Hello! I suppose we apply a constant braking force FF perpendicularly to the radius of spin. Then the torque ττ (moment of force) will be F⋅r.F⋅r.From the other hand, this torque will cause an…

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THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

In what ways does this parable convey the message that people posses the potential for both good…

“The Minister’s Black Veil” largely conveys the idea that people have the potential for both good and evil through the characterization of Mr. Hooper, the minister, himself. Mr. Hooper is routinely…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are some examples of figurative language in Romeo and Juliet, Act 3: Scenes 3-5?

There are several important instances of figurative language within scenes 3-5 of Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet. When Romeo curses his banishment, he uses hyperbole in his cry, “There is no world…

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HISTORY

Why did the Japanese choose the date and time for the attack on Pearl Harbor?

The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, a Sunday, for several reasons. First, the Japanese had been expanding their empire for several years, including into China in 1937. They had…

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MACBETH

What are three strong examples of the theme of appearance vs. reality in Macbeth?

Appearance is often different from reality in Macbeth. We see one example of this when Duncan arrives at Macbeth’s castle. He speaks at length about the pleasantness of Macbeth’s home, and is full…

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SCIENCE

What does porous mean?

Porous simply means containing pores, or holes. In other words, anything that has pores is termed as porous. For example, filters have pores and are hence porous. Similarly, soil is porous and so…

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LITERATURE

Which literary device is “brown beetles”?

The two words, “brown beetles,” show the use of alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of like consonant sounds most often used at the beginning of words. The use of alliteration can…

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RAYMOND’S RUN

What does it mean when people mistake Raymond for Squeaky’s little brother?

In “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara, many people think Raymond is Squeaky’s little brother even though he is bigger and definitely older than she is. The reason for this is Raymond has a…

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HISTORY

Why were newspapers and the BBC so important in WW II Britain?

During World War II, the BBC greatly increased its overseas broadcasts. By the end of 1940, the BBC was broadcasting 78 daily bulletins in 34 languages, including Icelandic, Hindi, Burmese, and…

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A DOLL’S HOUSE

How is the house described in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House? How do the children behave in the play?

Henrik Ibsen provides many details in his stage directions about the house that serves as the setting for his play A Doll’s House.In the opening act, the house is described as “furnished…

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GULLIVER’S TRAVELS

What are three examples of satire from Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels?

Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels is a satirical look at England in the Enlightenment period. It is filled with humorous jabs at English politics, manners, business, and science. Here are three…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are three ways Calpurnia influences Scout?

Calpurnia is the maid who has been with the Finches since their mother died. Jem knew his mother, but Scout did not. Calpurnia is really the only female figure close to Scout before Alexandra comes…

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LITERATURE

What is a theme?

I am hoping your question is asking about what theme is in literature rather than just the conventional composition theme like a five-paragraph essay. Authors develop themes in their writing to…

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THE COUNTRY DOCTOR: A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN SHORT STORIES

What is the setting of “The Country Doctor” by Franz Kafka?

Franz Kafka’s surreal, dream-like, short story “The Country Doctor” begins on a cold, winter night at the home of country doctor who is attempting to make a sick call for a young man. The…