What Is An Incident Ray When Describing Reflection?
- SCIENCE
The number of valence electrons in an atom determines its ……..?
The number of valence electrons in an atom determines its chemical properties (such as reactivity). If the number of valence electrons is 0, it means that the outer shell of the atom is completely…
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- HISTORY
Before the Revolution the 13 colonies had a government that was _____________.
Given the way this question is worded, I wonder if you are supposed to choose from a list of words here. Without the list, I cannot know for certain what word your teacher wants to see. Without a…
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- LITERATURE
How do I find mood in a piece of writing?
One of the most efficient way to determine the mood of a piece of writing is to examine the word choices of the author. Many descriptive terms have a definite connotation, and by examining the…
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- LYDDIE
What does making her feel leaden mean in Lyddie?
To feel leaden is to feel heavy burdens due to strong emotions. To feel leaden is a figure of speech. Leaden is a metaphor for emotions. Metaphors compare unlike things. Lyddie is not really…
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- SCIENCE
What is the purpose of cellular respiration?
Cellular respiration is a process that occurs in cells to generate energy for the cell’s life processes. The process occurs in the mitochondrion, the bean shaped organelle in the cell that takes…
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- THE LADY OR THE TIGER?
In “The Lady or the Tiger?” what are the princess’s feelings toward the lady? Why does she feel…
Frank Stockton’s short story, “The Lady or the Tiger?” has a wonderfully delightful premise because it leaves the question implied by the title unanswered. In what is called a “semi-barbaric”…
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- DÉSIRÉE’S BABY
How has Armand reacted when the baby is first born?
After the baby is born, Armand is “the proudest father”; in fact, he is so happy that he becomes more lenient with his slaves. As Désirée talks with her mother who pays her a visit, she answers…
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- EDGAR ALLAN POE
Someone has left a bottle of cognac and roses on Edgar Allan Poe’s grave since 1949. Has anyone… 1 image
As the 207th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe falls on the 19th of January, 2016, speculation again revolves around the identity of the individual or individuals responsible for a…
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- SAKI
What is the theme of Saki’s “The Storyteller”?
“The Storyteller”, by Saki, the pen name of Hector Hugh Munroe, is a short story that features two stories being told to a group of young children who are restless during a train ride- the first, a…
- LYDDIE
Why does Betsy leave the mill in Lyddie?
Betsy leaves the mill because she is too sick to work and wants to go to college. Betsy is a factory worker and a friend of Lyddie’s. She is interested in Lyddie right away. Lyddie shares a bed…
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- SCIENCE
How many grams of oxygen and gasoline must be burned by a car engine in order to generate 6831.5…
Here’s the equation for the combustion of octane: The moles of C8H18 needed to produce 6831.5 J of energy is: (6831.5 J)(5225.0 J/mol) = 1.3075 moles grams of C8H18 needed = (1.3075…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
From Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, how does Jem treat Scout, and how does this treatment show his…
Jem is a good big brother who looks after and takes care of his little sister. It is interesting though, that over the course of the book, which encompasses about two years, Jem goes from telling…
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- NUMBER THE STARS
In the book Number the Stars, why does mama tell the soldiers that they need to keep casket…
Mama says that Birte died of an infectious disease so that no one will look in the casket since Birte is not in there. Great Aunt Birte does not exist. She is an invention. When Annemarie finds…
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- DULCE ET DECORUM EST
What are some examples of oxymorons in “Dulce et Decorum Est?”
One example of oxymoron used in “Dulce et Decorum Est” is found in the poem’s pivotal event–the poison gas attack that leads to the death or incapacitation of the narrator’s young comrade. As the…
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- THE ODYSSEY
Is there an example of when someone in the Odyssey is intelligent but misuses it? Like when…
In Book 9 of Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus recounts his adventure to the land of the Cyclopes. While there, he and twelve of his men were imprisoned by Polyphemus the cyclops (who ate two of them and…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Juliet in Romeo and Juliet is the tender age of 13 during the play. In the first scene of the play, Nurse tells us Juliet’s age is almost fourteen. Juliet’s father, Lord Capulet, also tells…
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- SCIENCE
Atoms with the same number of protons and different number of neutrons are called __________.
Atoms with the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons are called isotopes. The isotopes of an element have different masses because of their different numbers of neutrons….
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- HISTORY
Explain the key features of the 1839 Peasants’ Revolt in England.
The Peasant’ Revolt was also called the Great Rising, which is a testament to the scale of the social unrest. The uprising was a response to the poor economic conditions amongst the lower classes…
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- NIGHT
In Night, what did author Elie Wiesel need to survive his experience of the Holocaust?
In Night by Elie Wiesel, Eliezer needed to stay as healthy as possible and to have a lot of luck in order to survive the Holocaust. Many others were not so lucky. Entire families were destroyed by…
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- OEDIPUS REX
What was the cause of Oedipus learning something horrible about himself?
At the opening of the play Oedipus Rex, we discover the Oedipus is the ruler of Thebes, married to Jocasta, and advised by Creon. We know that Oedipus has attained this position by solving the…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, what do you know about Gatsby’s job?
It’s important to note that Nick Carraway, our omniscient (and somewhat unreliable) narrator throughout this novel, is never explicit about what Gatsby did. It’s because he didn’t really know…
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- SCIENCE
Why is the interaction a frog’s digestive and circulatory system important for its survival?
The circulatory system circulates blood around the body. The blood passes through the lungs, where it loses carbon dioxide and gains oxygen. All cells need oxygen to function and carbon dioxide is…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In The Outsiders, when does it say Ponyboy’s parents die?
In The Outsiders, the reader learns that Ponyboy’s parents have died in chapter 3 of the novel. This occurs right after Johnny, Two-Bit, and Ponyboy have a run in with a group of Socs while walking…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What did Aunt Alexandra ask Atticus to point out to the children in Chapter 12?
Your question asks, “What did Aunt Alexandra ask Atticus to point out to the children in Chapter 12?” In Chapter 12, Calpurnia takes the children to First Purchase African M. E. Church and Aunt…
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- THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS
Only as the story progresses do you learn something of what has happened outside the McClellan…
By not telling his readers what has happened to the people and society at the beginning of the story, “There Will Come Soft Rains”, Bradbury is building suspense and mystery. It’s a…
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- SCIENCE
What are two conditions mint plants need to produce high quality oil?
There are a number of conditions that are critical to the production of high quality oil from mint plants. These are: Temperature: For better growth of mint and production of high quality oil,…
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- SCIENCE
All atoms contain a positively charged nucleus and negatively charged electrons. According to the planetary model of atom, the electrons orbit around the nucleus, similar to the planets orbiting…
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- HISTORY
How did the treatment of the indigenous (native) peoples differ from that of the European people…
In all the worst ways. Throughout history, indigenous people have been conquered, abused, enslaved, even murdered by foreign invaders. This is not a uniquely European behavior; most cultures…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the significance of courage in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, author Harper Lee shows that society’s most dominant beliefs are not always correct, and it takes a great deal of courage to challenge society and to move in ways that run…
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- SCIENCE
The compound magnesium phosphate has the chemical formula Mg3(PO4)2. In this compound, phosphorus…
D is correct, there are two phosphate ions in a molecule of magnesium phosphate, Mg3(PO4)2Mg3(PO4)2 This is an example of a polyatomic ionic compound. Your description of phosphorous and oxygen…
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- THE COLD EQUATIONS
How is Barton’s internal conflict resolved in Tom Godwin’s short story “The Cold Equations”?
In Tom Godwin’s short story “The Cold Equations,” the pilot Barton resolves his internal conflict by doing all he can to save Marilyn while also accepting the fact that one person must die to save…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
how did columbus voyages affect european exploration
First, let’s be clear: He did not “discover” that the world was round. This, and the world’s approximate size, were reasonably well-known since the 2nd Century BC. Sailors of the age (late…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are some sample questions on multiculturalism for a life history research project?
Multiculturalism refers to the legal or ideological promotion of cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity within one region or state, and life history is defined as a style of research that…
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- SCIENCE
What were the two choices Wegener saw concerning climate zones of the past?
Alfred Wegener was a German meteorologist who was the founding father of the theory of continental drift. As far as climate was concerned, Wegener found glacial deposits, the remains of drifts of…
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- MACBETH
How are Macbeth and Miss Havisham related as villains?
To reduce either character to a villain may force you to miss the nuances of each of these works. Macbeth is your typical tragic hero, someone who has great potential and opportunities but is…
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- SCIENCE
There are a number of ways we can clean up our air. The easiest way is to plant more trees, since they undergo photosynthesis and consume carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and generate oxygen….
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- THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER
What is a hyperbole in “The Fall of House of Usher?”
A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. My son likes to use hyperbole when he is hungry. “Dad, I am so hungry! When are we going to eat? I’m…
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- SCIENCE
What is the law of conservation of mass?
The Law of Conservation of Mass, also called the Law of Conservation of Matter, states that matter is neither created nor destroyed. The mass of matter in a closed system doesn’t change over time…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are some quotes that show that Romeo and Juliet have a physical attraction to each other?
Romeo first spies Juliet at the Capulet’s party, in Act I, Scene V. Right away, he finds her beautiful, likening her to a dove surrounded by crows, and wondering if he has ever really known love…
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- HISTORY
World War II began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. Great Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany, beginning a global conflict that would last until 1945. Over…
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- MATH
Jacquez knows 5 x n but doesn’t know 7 x n. Explain to Jacquez how he could use his known fact to…
Jacquez has two equations: 5⋅n=X5⋅n=X 7⋅n=Y7⋅n=Y He knows the value of X, but not Y. Jacquez can use the first equation to solve for the value of n. Then, he can plug the value for n into the second…
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- A CHILD CALLED “IT”
Where does the story take place in A Child Called It?
The majority of A Child Called It takes place in the childhood home and school of Dave Pelzer located in Daly City, California. Specifically, Pelzer makes note of the basement, where he would spend…
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- MACBETH
Please provide an analysis on loyalty based on this quote from Macbeth, act 1 scene 2: Till he…
The quote is an extract from a report to Duncan by an injured sergeant who has been involved, with Macbeth, in a conflict against the king’s enemies. He is asked by Malcolm, Duncan’s eldest son, to…
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- THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING
How are Dravot and Carnehan’s adventures representative of the British Empire in Rudyard…
In Rudyard Kipling’s novella “The Man Who Would Be King,” Dravot and Carnehan behave like the British Empire by trekking about all over India swindling the natives out of money. What’s more, after…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How does Shakespeare create drama in Romeo and Juliet? Focus on the prologue.
One of the main ways Shakespeare creates drama and tension in Romeo and Juliet is through the use of foreshadowing. At the very top of the play, Shakespeare gives away the entire plot of the play…
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- ANIMAL FARM
How does George Orwell present war in chapter 4 of Animal Farm? Please support your answer with…
War is presented as a conflict between Mr Jones and his men against the animals of the farm when the humans launch an attack with the purpose of recapturing the farm. The entire battle is presented…
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- SCIENCE
While some of the details about how the earth came to be remain a mystery, scientists have learned much from studying old rock materials and observing natural phenomena in space. The earth was…
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- SCIENCE
Describe the relationship among substances, elements and compounds.
Any substance can be classified as either an element or a compound or a mixture. An element is the pure form of a substance and contains only identical atoms. An example of an element is gold. It…
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- JABBERWOCKY
What main advantage does the written version of “Jabberwocky” have over a cartoon, film, or…
The main advantage of the written version of Lewis Carroll’s poem “Jabberwocky” is that it lends itself to the imagination of the readers. This is true of many written works as changes are…
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- SCIENCE
What Is An Incident Ray When Describing Reflection?
Some types of surfaces reflect light. Reflection means that incoming light experiences a change in direction after having hit the reflective surface. Mirrors are a common example of reflective…
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