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August 22, 2018 Educator

GALILEO

How was the Little Monk right about his parents being in danger of Galileo’s new theories? From…

The irony here is that even though the Little Monk warns his parents about the dangers of Galileo’s radical theories, the Little Monk becomes entranced by the truth of those theories as well. Near…

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HISTORY

Why did communism threaten many people?

There are two main reasons why many people in the United States felt threatened by communism. First, there was the fact that communism went against many core American values. Second, there was…

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SCIENCE

How can the kinetic theory and forces of attraction be used to explain the behavior of gases,…

The Kinetic Molecular Theory describes the behavior of ideal gases, which are gases that obey the ideal gas law, as follows: The particles of a gas are in constant, rapid, random motion Collisions…

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SCIENCE

Why are there bumps around my nipples?

Believe it or not, everyone has some type of formation of bumps around the nipple area on their chest. The purpose of these bumps are to secrete oils that are necessary to lubricate the skin. The…

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HISTORY

How does Howard Zinn discuss the class struggles that become apparent during the Progressive Era…

Zinn takes time in the chapter to discuss the grievances that several groups have at the beginning of the 20th Century. These groups include unskilled workers, new immigrants, women, and…

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BUSINESS

What are the key features of Henkel’s organizational culture? Does this company’s culture…

According to the organization’s page, the culture at Henkel’s is based on the motto “Excellence is Our Passion”. Essentially, what Henkel is expressing with this motto is that they want to do…

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BUSINESS

How does Henkel link rewards and incentives to strategically-important employee behaviors and the…

Rewarding is much more than what the word implies. It is not just giving people a token of appreciation for doing something. Rewarding is rooted on the principles of operant and classical…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, what simile does the narrator use to describe Mayella after…

When Mayella Ewell gives her testimony in court, Scout, the narrator, notes the young woman’s confidence. Scout compares Mayella’s level of confidence to that of her father, Bob Ewell. His…

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THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

In “The Minister’s Black Veil,” how does the veil separate Mr. Hooper from the people of the…

In “The Minister’s Black Veil,” the veil separates Mr. Hooper from his congregation in several different important ways. First off, the veil separates him physically from the rest of the village….

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ARTHUR AND GEORGE

Provide a summary of Arthur and George by Julian Barnes.

Arthur and George by Julian Barnes is a novel based on an actual series of historical events in which George Edalji, who has been falsely accused of mutilating animals, asks for the help of Arthur…

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OUTLIERS: THE STORY OF SUCCESS

In the book Outliers, what does Gladwell say is the stereotypical story of the rise to the top?…

You’re probably familiar with the stereotypical story of the rise to the top, because it seems to be deeply embedded in our culture. Gladwell recites this description of it in Chapter One, “The…

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OUTLIERS: THE STORY OF SUCCESS

What is Gladwell’s argument in chapter 8 of Outliers?

Chapter 8 is titled “Rice Paddies and Math Tests.” Here Gladwell looks at the stereotype we hold that people of Asian descent are better at doing math than those of us in western cultures. Our…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What are some interest groups in the United States?

There are many interest groups in the United States. These groups represent people who have strong views on various topics. These topics include gun control, Social Security, conservation, and…

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MATH

The tens digit of a certain two-digit number exceeds the units digit by three. The sum of the…

Any two-digit number can be written as 10x + y, where x is the tens digit and y is the unit (ones) digit. This is because y has the place value of 1 and x has the place value of 10. The value of x…

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE

How would you summarize The Story of My Life?

Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life, covers her life from birth until her second year of college. In it, Helen explained her family background, how she lost her sight and hearing,…

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SCIENCE

Describe the process by which the cell might export a protein to the rest of your body like…

Transcription is the process by which mRNA is made from DNA within the nucleus. The entire process of transcription can be read here: The RNA that is made during transcription moves out a nuclear…

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PHILOSOPHY

Which of the following is a statement/proposition? 1. We ought to have a good balance between…

The terms “statement” and “proposition” are technical terms used in philosophical analysis, but the terms are used differently in formal logic and in informal logic or argument theory. In formal…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What did Ponyboy think happened the night of the killing and what was Randy’s response?

In Chapter 11, Ponyboy tells Randy that he killed Bob in the park and that Johnny was innocent. Randy shakes his head and says, “Listen to me, Pony. You didn’t do anything. It was your friend…

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GAMES AT TWILIGHT

What does Ravi think it would feel like to be “the winner in a circle of older, bigger, luckier…

Ravi thinks it would be the greatest feeling that he has ever experienced in his entire lifetime. The text specifically tells readers that it “would be thrilling beyond imagination.” In other…

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THE OUTSIDERS

Why would Ponyboy rather accept someone’s hate than their pity?

Ponyboy is depicted as a rather self-conscious individual throughout the novel The Outsiders. He is well aware of how people see him in a negative light and resents the fact that he is judged for…

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THE LION AND THE JEWEL

What are three aspects of modern society that Lakunle wishes to bring to Ilujinle, and what type…

In the third scene entitled “Night,” Lakunle is having a conversation with Sadiku about the impending transformation of Ilujinle. Lakunle states that he wishes for there to be a road running…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, how does Scout Finch’s impulsiveness help her throughout the novel?

In general, Scout’s impulsive behavior gets her into trouble at times, but in the end, it helps her to learn new things. She always wants to voice her opinion and always wants to know what is going…

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FRANKENSTEIN

Frankenstein declares that “there can be no community between you and me; we are enemies.” What…

In the book of Frankenstein, the creature and creator (Victor) remain in conflict throughout the novel’s entirety. Although many factors arguably contributed to this inability to become a…

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SCIENCE

What is the lightest particle of an atom that takes up the most space called?

The lightest particle of an atom is the electron. An electron has approximately 1/1800 the mass of either of the other two particles – protons and neutrons. The large amount of space taken up by an…

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MY LAST DUCHESS

Please describe the tone of Robert Browning’s “My Last Duchess.”

[eNotes educators are only permitted to answer one question per posting. Additional questions need to be asked in a separate post.] Robert Browning’s “My Last Duchess” is my favorite of this…

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THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

What are some examples of pride in The Old Man and the Sea?

Ernest Hemingway’s Pulitzer Prize winning novella The Old Man and the Sea is the harrowing story of Santiago, an old man who faces an epic battle with a giant marlin. Hemingway foregrounds…

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SCIENCE

Which of the following best explains why air pollution that was once blamed for global cooling is…

If you stop and consider what global warming is, the answer choice will come into sharper view. Global warming is the increase of temperatures world-wide. What would cause a world-wide increase…

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LITERATURE

What are the most famous English literary awards that are given in India?

Here are 5 examples of literary awards in India. They may not be the most famous, but they were the most easily found and described. 1) Jnanpith Award: Started by Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain, it is…

ROMEO AND JULIET

Between Romeo and Juliet whose love is more passionate and how?

Though Romeo and Juliet are quite infatuated with one another, I would say that Romeo is more passionate about Juliet than she is about him. Let’s consider the circumstances for the titular…

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SCIENCE

Flora means plants and fauna means animals. These terms usually refer to a location, such as the flora and fauna of a national forest. The total of all organisms, including bacteria and fungi, is…

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MY LIFE CLOSED TWICE BEFORE ITS CLOSE

Which poetic devices can be found in the poem “My Life Closed Twice Before its Close” by Emily…

In Emily Dickinson’s poem “My Life Closed Twice Before its Close,” death is used as a metaphor for two events in the narrator’s (poet’s) life. We are not told what these events are, but they are…

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HISTORY

What does Voltaire think might be a role of religion in government?

Voltaire was a philosophe during the Age of Enlightenment. While many people think he was an atheist, he was actually a Diest who saw God as the being who created the universe but was separate from…

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MACBETH

What is a good sentence showing the overconfidence of Macbeth?

Macbeth is consumed with anxiety as well as confidence, a balance of opposites. However, towards the end of the play, his overconfidence increases and his fear diminishes. We can blame this fatal…

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HISTORY

What are main ideas for the three branches of government in the constitution?

When the Constitution was written, many decisions had to be made. The people wanted a stronger government than the one created by the Articles of Confederation, but at the same time they didn’t…

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ENGLISH

Choose the appositive or appositive phrase in the sentence. If the sentence has no appositive or…

This sentence has a relative clause and not an appositive. A relative clause will have a subject and verb, begin with a relative pronoun like who, whom, whose, or which and is considered an…

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THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS

What kind of story world is presented in “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” by Le Guin?

At the beginning of the story, the world presented seems like some idealistic utopia. It seems like a paradise. The world is full of joy and this is exemplified by the upcoming Summer Festival. The…

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SCIENCE

What is menopause?

Menopause is a biological condition in women and, in simplest terms, defines the life period after the last menstrual period. It is typically defined as the period starting an year (12 months)…

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HISTORY

What were some of the roles women and children played in the Qing dynasty? What are some examples?

The role of women and children in the Qing Dynasty depended greatly on social class and rank. Overall, the home consisted of large extended family, all of whom played some sort of role in raising…

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MACBETH

Why does royalty have to suffer in Shakespearean tragedies like Macbeth?

To answer this question, we need to look at (1) what Shakespeare based his aesthetics upon and at (2) how royalty was perceived in this time period. Shakespeare’s aesthetic was derived from and…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is health?

This question used to be a lot easier to answer than it is nowadays. Previously health was defined simply as the absence of disease or sickness. In other words, if you are not currently sick, you…

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EVERYDAY USE

In “Everyday Use,” what inference can you make about what the narrator wants from Dee?

One thing Mama wants from Dee is respect. In the beginning of the story, as Mama and Maggie await Dee’s arrival, Mama shares her dream about meeting Dee on a famous television show. Dee will have…

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BUSINESS

Using the Banker’s Direct Statement of Cash Flows a) What is the most important…

Statement of cash flows is important in determining the financial health of an enterprise by evaluating and determining the entity’s ability to increase value for its shareholders and to fulfill…

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TEARS OF A TIGER

What important lessons did the book, Tears of a Tiger, teach students?

Tears of a Tiger touches on so many issues that are relevant to adolescents in a powerful way. The first lesson, which is fairly important to the narrative, is the danger of teenage drinking. The…

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A POISON TREE

What is the moral proposition of Blake’s poem “A Poison Tree”?

Suppressed anger could lead to spiritual degeneration—this is the central moral proposition of Blake’s “A Poison Tree.” According to the poet, it’s always good to disclose one’s anger…

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HISTORY

Was it true that Emperor Wudi from the Western Han Dynasty attacked the Mongols and failed,…

It is not at all true that Han Wudi attacked the Mongols and failed. Han Wudi was successful in attacking his neighbors and extending Chinese control in every direction. He ushered in the golden…

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SCIENCE

How do you determine the number of neutrons in an atom from the mass number?

The mass number of an atom is the sum of protons and neutrons. The number of protons is an atom’s atomic number and doesn’t vary for a particular element. The number of neutrons can vary. When…

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TRIFLES

I need to compare a movie to the play Trifles. I just can’t think of a movie. I saw someone…

From the comparison that you provide, the assignment asks that your compare the play Trifles with a movie that has the subject matter of subjugated women. The reason why this is the rationale of…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

How does Richard Conell use organisation in “The Most Dangerous Game” to establish mood?

Richard Conell begins “The Most Dangerous Game” with direct dialogue to involve readers immediately in the story. He uses the character’s dialogue to establish setting – the tropical Caribbean. It…

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I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS

What happened to Pat Patterson when he cursed mother?

In chapter ten of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya becomes closely acquainted with her biological mother, Vivian, as well as the Baxters, her maternal grandparents and uncles. She learns that…