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August 20, 2018 Educator

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

I am a defendant lawyer in a mock trial about To Kill a Mockingbird, trying to come up with an…

I’m assuming by your question that this is a separate trial in which Mayella is being charged for the death of Tom Robinson and not the case covered in the original text. First off, Mayella’s…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In the novel Fahrenheit 451, what is the page number where Montag reads to the women in the parlor?

On page 96, Montag reads the poem Dover Beach to Mildred and her friends in the parlor room. The poem reflects the decayed society that they live in and mentions the lack of faith in the world. The…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

I found a quote online in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. Can anyone tell me what is the page…

In the edition of Harper Lee’s classic coming-of-age in the American South novel To Kill a Mockingbird consulted for this question, a link to which is provided below, the following quote is from…

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CHARLES

In “Charles” by Shirley Jackson, what change does the narrator notice in her son on his first day…

In “Charles” by Shirley Jackson, the narrator, Laurie’s mother, notices some changes in her son on the first day of school. He seems much more grown up than the little boy he was just the day…

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HISTORY

What type of government did Voltaire want?

Voltaire was against the French absolute monarchy and leadership based on lineage. He believed that a leader should also be a servant and thus the government should be instituted to serve the…

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THE HUNGER GAMES

For book 1 of The Hunger Games, what is some evidence from the text that shows figurative language?

Figurative language is language that is not meant to be taken literally. It is creative language used to add spice and interest to a writer’s work. Much of the writing in this work is sparse and…

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HEALTH

Which of the following statements is a MAD goal? 1 image

When you ask about “MAD goals,” I assume that MAD is an acronym that stands for “measurable, attainable, deadline.” When students are taught about setting goals in classes like AViD, they…

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TEACHING STUDY SKILLS

What are some easy ways for me to pay attention in class more, keep good grades, get homework…

At the university level, it is assumed that you will spend three hours outside class studying and doing homework for every hour you spend in class. That means that if you are taking a full load of…

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LITERATURE

What is White’s argument in his essay, “Once More to the Lake”?

E.B. White’s essay “Once More to the Lake” presents an argument for the perpetuation of the cycle of life. As White travels with his son to the lake where he spent his childhood vacations, he…

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SCIENCE

When is it important for scientists to describe objects completely?

It is always important for the scientists to describe the properties of an object completely. Scientists work by observing phenomena or objects and make certain hypothesis to describe the…

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HISTORY

What were the feelings of the British about the colonists’ actions in regards to the Tea Act…

The British were not happy with the response of the colonists to the Tea Act. The Tea Act gave a struggling British company a monopoly over the tea trade. The colonists were unhappy with the…

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

I was asked to do a paraphrase about the mood of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart, but am…

Edgar Allan Poe’s short story The Tell-Tale Heart is about a man of indeterminate age who is driven insane — but was clearly already mentally ill to some degree — by the sight of one of the eyes…

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SONNY’S BLUES

What were three points of flashback in “Sonny’s Blues”?

One point of flashback in “Sonny’s Blues” occurs after the narrator takes leave of the young man who had been Sonny’s friend. The narrator goes back in time to when his daughter has died, and he…

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HISTORY

What are some ideas for an argumentative essay about Adolf Hitler that relates to the Allied Powers?

I have at least three ideas that I can think of that should meet your requirements. It would be nice, however, to know a bit more about your topic. For example, if I wanted to argue that the…

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

What measures does Prince Prospero take when the red death descends upon his people in “The…

In “The Masque of the Red Death,” by Edgar Allan Poe, Prospero, the prince, despite the Red Death killing many of his subjects, feels as though he can protect himself from it. He brings into one of…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Why did the Boston Massacre have a negative impact on the relationship between the British and…

The Boston Massacre had a negative effect on the relationship between the colonists and the British. There had been disagreements with the British before the Boston Massacre. The colonists…

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HISTORY

Did Malcolm X hinder the Civil Rights Movement or promote it?

This is, of course, a matter of personal opinion. I will give an argument for each side and let you decide which argument makes more sense to you. On the one hand, you can argue that Malcolm X…

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SCIENCE

Name an abiotic factor that was once biotic.

Biotic features within an environment are living (bio means “life”) substances within that environment. Examples could be plants, animals, fungi, decomposers, algae, etc. Abiotic features of an…

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HISTORY

Should America have become militarily involved in World War I?

This is, of course, a matter of personal opinion. I will provide an argument for each side of the question and you can decide what your view is. We can argue that the US should have entered the…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Why is voting important?

Voting is very important in our country. By voting, people are able to have their voices heard. They can help choose a party’s candidates in a primary election. They can help decide which…

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OZYMANDIAS

What does the adjective ‘antique’ in the poem Ozymandias suggest? Does it have a positive or…

To answer the question effectively, one needs to analyse both the immediate and general context within which the word is used. The common definition for ‘antique’ is ‘old’ or ‘not modern’. It can…

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JULIE OF THE WOLVES

What was Miyax afraid of? Why?

This question is a bit tricky because I am unsure to which part of the book you are referring. I am going to venture a guess, however, that you are asking about Julie/Miyax when she plans to leave…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What chapter was it when Ponyboy said how his parents died in The Outsiders?

Ponyboy says in the first chapter that his parents died in a car accident when he was younger. Ponyboy is an orphan who lives with his two brothers, Sodapop and Darry. Darry, the oldest, raises…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What does Beatty mean when he says to Montag, “your house, your clean-up?”

Early in Part Three of Fahrenheit 451, Beatty and his crew arrive at Montag’s home with the purpose of destroying it. This is because Mildred reported her husband’s book collection to the…

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SCIENCE

Do we get genetic traits from one or both parents?

Under all “normal” circumstances, the great majority of anyone’s genetic traits come from both parents. Humans are diploid organisms, meaning that we have two copies of every chromosome, and…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

When Beatty says to Montag “your house, your clean-up,” what does he mean?

Toward the end of Fahrenheit 451–after Beatty, the fire chief, has already given Montag a veiled warning about hiding books instead of burning them–Montag goes on a call, just like he has done…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the overall theme of Aunt Alexandra from To Kill a Mockingbird?

Arguably, the overall theme of Aunt Alexandra is one of disapproval. She cannot stomach the way that Atticus is raising his children, particularly the way he is raising Scout. She feels he is far…

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SCIENCE

What is COVALENT and IONIC naming system ?

Ionic compounds are formed by ionic bonding between two different atoms. In this type of bond, one of the atoms (usually that of a metal) loses one or more electrons and the other atom (usually…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

Why is Thomes Love Peacock mentioned in Farenheit 451? How does he connect to the novel?

Thomas Love Peacock was an English novelist, who was a good friend of Percy Bysshe Shelley. He was a lover of classical works and renowned for his satires in which characters sat at a table…

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A SEPARATE PEACE

In A Separate Peace by John Knowles, why does the outdoor setting make it hard to hate Finny?

Phineas is always at his best when he is romping around outdoors. Part of the reason is because he is a natural athlete, but he also involves other people and brings joy and fun to their lives….

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THE OUTSIDERS

In The Outsiders, what is a “heater” and why does Dally have one?

In The Outsiders, a “heater” is a gun and Dally has one because of the conflict between the Greasers and the Socs that has escalated since Johnny killed Bob. He wants to have a gun so that he…

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SCIENCE

How many molecules are in 68.0 g of N2?

To find the number of molecules in 68.0g N2 you start by finding the number of moles then convert moles to molecules. The first step is divide the grams by the molar mass of N2, which is 2(14.01)…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What is a heater? Why does Dally have one in the book The Outsiders?

A heater is a gun, and Dally has one because he feels he needs a weapon to defend himself from the Socs. Most of the time, the conflicts between the greasers and the Socs do not involve serious…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What is the significance of Castle Rock?

Castle Rock serves as the antithesis to the beach and the table rock where the boys first settle around and where Ralph builds the shelters. Since it is at the opposite end of the island and is…

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SCIENCE

Why are viruses usually very specific about the type of cells they infect?

There is a biomechanical aspect to this question, and an evolutionary one. The biomechanical answer is that the virus will fit with a certain type of cell, like a lock and key, an analogy which is…

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THE NECKLACE

How is Mathilde described at the beginning of the story “The Necklace” and what can I use as…

Throughout the exposition of the story, Mathilde Loisel is described first as a “pretty and charming” girl, who appears as though she is from a prominent family, but has, unfortunately, been born…

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SCIENCE

True or false: solid nonmetals are usually brittle.

True. Solid nonmetals are usually brittle with little to no luster (shine). For example, phosphorous and carbon are dull, brittle solids that do not conduct thermal energy or electricity….

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HAMLET

In Act II Scene II, what does Hamlet mean when he says “Then I would you were so honest a man?”

Polonius has just spoken with Claudius and Gertrude. They have decided to eavesdrop on a conversation between Hamlet and Ophelia in order to determine if Hamlet’s melancholy/mad behavior is a…

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SCIENCE

What are the mistakes in these statements and how should I rewrite them correctly? 1. During the…

In the first statement, the word radar probably would be better changed to the word sonar. Sonar is a way that is used in the oceans to make a sound, count the time it takes to return to the ship,…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

What causes Kit to seriously consider marrying William?

When the reader is introduced to Kit, she is on the island of Barbados. She is from an aristocratic family. She’s used to having servants and beautiful dresses and all of her needs met. She is…

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OF MICE AND MEN

What are quotes of loyalty between Candy and his dog in Of Mice and Men?

In Chapter 2, Carlson tells Candy he should shoot the dog because the dog stinks. He adds that the dog is too old to be of use and is suffering. But Candy can not bring himself to do such a thing….

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OKAY FOR NOW

What is a brief summary of chapter 10 in Gary Schmidt’s Okay for Now, and what is the chapter’s…

Chapter 10 of Gary Schmidt’s Okay for Now reveals to us the story’s resolution. Since the story has multiple minor conflicts, multiple resolutions are needed to bring the story to a complete,…

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THE BRONZE BOW

In Chapter 2 of The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare, why does Daniel regret his offer to…

In Chapter 2, Daniel offers to lead the slave up the mountain to Rosh’s camp. As soon as they begin their trek, Daniel instantly regrets leading the slave. Daniel, the slave, and the two men who…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

How did the family know that Judith was in love in The Witch of Blackbird Pond?

The family could tell that Judith was in love because her mannerisms changed and she seemed happier. When Judith is in love with John Holbrook, the family is a little surprised at first. His…