What is the Articles of Confederation?
- SCIENCE
Is it possible to store ATP in the cell?
ATP or adenosine triphosphate is the energy currency of a cell and is made when energy is needed. ATP is produced through the process of cellular respiration (aerobic or anaerobic). However, it…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What evidence is there of the physical descriptions of Clarisse and Mildred in Fahrenheit 451?
Bradbury is a master of imagery, similes and metaphors; hence, he uses them to describe people’s features and personalities. That said, there are no explicit descriptions, only ones steeped in…
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- CHAINS
What is the document in Chains?
In reality, there are parts of many documents included in Chains. Every single chapter starts with either a handbill, newspaper clipping, quote, advertisement, or letter. The specific words from…
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- ALL SUMMER IN A DAY
What do you think Ray Bradbury wanted his readers to think about when they finished reading his…
Bradbury likely hopes that people will take bullying seriously. This is a story about a group of children on Venus who behave in much the same way some children do on Earth. They target a girl…
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- SCIENCE
Why is blood that is returned to the right side of the heart referred to as deoxygenated, when it…
The protein in blood cells that carries oxygen is called hemoglobin. Each hemoglobin molecule is oxygenated or deoxygenated; it is either bound to 4 oxygen molecules (and is called “saturated),…
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- THE THINGS THEY CARRIED
What are some good ideas for how to write an essay about The Things They Carried from a…
A good way to start the essay is to discuss what the psychological effects of war are on a soldier. Tim O’Brien wrote this novel in an attempt to come to grips with how war changed him and his…
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- THE CANTERVILLE GHOST
Why did the Canterville ghost give the jewel box to Virginia?
In Chapter Six of “The Canterville Ghost,” Virginia returns to her family after a brief disappearance, holding a box of jewels. She then explains how she came to be in possession of the jewels: I…
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- HISTORY
What is imperialism? How did it affect women during 19th century Europe?
Imperialism is the name given to the extension of one country’s power and authority over another. In the nineteenth century, this refers to countries like Great Britain, France and the United…
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- SCIENCE
An atom with an abnormal amount of neutrons is called a(n)_?
Elements are made up of atoms. Atoms consist of sub-atomic particles: protons, electrons and neutrons. The number of protons in an atom is equal to its atomic number, while the sum of neutrons and…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
Thesis- Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Wife of Bath” shows that a wife having equal possesion of mastery…
The Wife of Bath is quite a character. Of all the characters in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, she is probably the most memorable. What makes the Wife so memorable is her brash manner. She is…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the significance of this quote from To Kill a Mockingbird: “That Calpurnia led a modest…
Calpurnia is considered to be more educated than other African Americans in Maycomb, largely because of her ability to read and the way she speaks. And when they go to the First Purchase African…
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- SCIENCE
A Venus flytrap is a green plant that is capable of photosynthesis and is also adapted to trap insects and digest and absorb nutrients from them. They are considered to be a carnivorous plant…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby: On what page does Daisy Buchanan say, “I’m cynical about everything?”
Daisy makes this comment to Nick on page 16 of the novel, although the exact quote is: “I’m pretty cynical about everything.” Nick is at dinner at his cousin Daisy’s home. He hasn’t seen her for…
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- SCIENCE
If the pH of a solution is 4.66, what is the [H3O+][H3O+] ?
The pH of a solution is a measure of the hydronium ion concentration. The hydronium ion is represented as H3O+H3O+ . Mathematically, the relationship between hydronium ion concentration and pH can…
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- HISTORY
In what ways can Daoism be seen as a response to the political turmoil of the period in which it…
Daoism, sometimes also spelled Taoism, is a Chinese religious philosophy that many scholars believe originated in the Warring States Period of 475-221 BCE. (Though others believe it really formed…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Romeo and Juliet, what evidence is there that Friar Laurence truly cares for Romeo and/or…
It is clear from the time we first meet friar Laurence and witness his interaction with Romeo, that he has great affection for him. Their conversation provides more than enough evidence of their…
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- HOPE WAS HERE
In Hope Was Here, what did Hope’s mother name her when she was born?
In Hope Was Here, written by Joan Bauer, the main character’s name given to her by her mother is Tulip. Her mother is barely present in her life, only popping up occasionally, and has abandoned her…
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- THE GIVER
What happens when you turn 13 and 15 in The Giver?
There are no special privileges or ceremonies awarded to people who turn 13 or 15 in the book The Giver. At each age up to 12 the turning of each new year is celebrated by a group of ceremonies…
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- TUCK EVERLASTING
What is the theme in the book Tuck Everlasting?
There isn’t a single theme for this book. Rather there are multiple themes. One important theme is the theme of life and death. The Tucks are all immortal, and Winnie is given the chance to…
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- HARLEM
What is the poem “Harlem,” by Langston Hughes, about? Write about what you think each line means.
First, the speaker asks, “What happens to a dream deferred?” By this, he seems to be asking the fate of a dream that has been put off or postponed. The poem is sort of an exploration of all the…
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- LOGIC
Major premise: If a country has a strong economy, the government will be popular. Minor premise:…
This argument is valid. The fact that it is valid, however, does not necessarily mean that it is true. A syllogism (which this argument is) is valid when its conclusion must be true if both…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What are some thesis statements for the novelette Of Mice and Men? I was supposed to write an…
A thesis statement should accomplish three things: It should make a specific argument about the topic. It should give the reader a preview of what will be discussed in the paper that follows it. It…
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- SCIENCE
How does Teflon provide reduced friction?
Teflon is most commonly known for its non-stick coatings in frying pans and other cookwares. It is an essential part of most of the kitchens. If you want to cook something (especially without…
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- WAR HORSE
What is the plot of War Horse?
Michael Morpurgo’s novel War Horse was originally published in 1982 and was made into a motion picture in 2011. It is a unique story told from the perspective of a horse named Joey and set against…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Why do you think Steinbeck spends so much of the narration talking about what a kind person…
Steinbeck is at pains to show the reader what a kind and simple person Lennie is because a central plot point is his killing of Curley’s wife. Steinbeck wants the reader to understand clearly that…
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- LYDDIE
In the novel Lyddie by Katherine Paterson, what led to Lyddie’s dismissal from the mills? In…
Lyddie is dismissed for stopping Mr. Marsden from what today would be called sexual assault on Brigid. Mr. Mardsen, the mill supervisor, is a predator. He uses his position at the mill to take…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What is the meaning of the metaphor “love is a smoke made with the fumes of sighs?”
Romeo says this line in Act I, before he has met Juliet. The subject of the speech it is part of, copied below, is what we might call the “upsides” and the “downsides” of love. Romeo here…
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- SCIENCE
What does the phrase “St. Elmo’s Fire” mean?
St. Elmo’s Fire is an unusual weather phenomena that occurs when a long object is passed through a strong electric charge and creates coronal discharge. This can happen to the masts of ships…
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- HISTORY
Describe two developments of industrialization that positively affected American lives or the…
Two developments that were positive for Americans as a result of industrialism were transportation and communication improvements. As companies moved to mechanizing operations, they became more…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In what month did Johnny Cade die in The Outsiders?
The events of the story take place in the fall. Most of the action in The Outsiders happens in a short period of time. When the story begins, it is fall. It is not much later that Johnny dies….
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How does electricity impact society?
Electricity impacts society in a tremendous number of ways. Let us examine some of the ways in which it does this: It allows people to live in more places. In many countries, there are regions…
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- RED SCARF GIRL: A MEMOIR OF THE CULTURAL REVOLUTION
How did Ji-li’s beliefs motivate her choices in Red Scarf Girl?
In Red Scarf Girl, Ji-li Jiang writes about her experiences growing up during the Cultural Revolution in 1960s China, a time when Mao, China’s leader, wanted to recommit the country to…
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- THE INTERLOPERS
How does the narrator reveal the thoughts and feelings of the two men?
In this story, Saki uses a third person omniscient narrator. This is the “all knowing” narrator. He is able to give the reader any information about the setting, plot, external world, and also the…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
When George gets angry with all the trouble Lennie causes, what does Lennie say he will do in Of…
In chapter one of Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men George and Lennie camp in a spot between the Gabilan Mountains and Salinas River. They are on their way from northern California to work on a…
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- ARTS
How did Raphael’s School of Athens reflect the changing role of the artist in the Renaissance?
The School of Athens, a fresco by Raphael, was painted between 1509 and 1511 in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. The painting was meant to represent philosophy and is considered to capture the…
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- SCIENCE
What is the net ionic equation of sodium fluoride solution added to sulfuric acid solution?
Step 1: Write the balanced equation for the reaction: ~2NaF+~H2SO4−>~Na2SO4+~2HF~2NaF+~H2SO4->~Na2SO4+~2HF Step 2: Determine the states of all of the substances. We know, from the question, that NaF and…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What are some ideas for a thesis statement for an essay about Of Mice and Men regarding the…
First off, I would say you have cast your net a bit too wide. Narrow down your essay to one of your three topics. While I won’t write a thesis statement for you, I can suggest some ideas that…
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- LITERATURE
How is the title of Finuala Dowling’s poem “To the Doctor who Treated the Raped Baby and who Felt…
Finuala Dowling’s poem “To the Doctor Who Treated the Raped Baby and Who Felt Such Despair” is quite unusually titled! First of all, the title is long—especially for a piece which is so short by…
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- HISTORY
What were the civil and military aspects of Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden”?
Kipling’s notorious poem, The White Man’s Burden, was often utilized as a justification for imperialism. The poem falls in line with the late 19th/early 20th century European foreign policy of…
- THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS
How is Bruno from The Boy in the Striped Pajamas a round and dynamic character?
Round characters are usually the major ones in a story who are fully developed and explained in direct and indirect ways. For instance, in John Boyne’s The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Bruno is a…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
How are innocence and guilt paired in A Separate Peace?
In many ways A Separate Peace is about the loss of innocence through Gene’s actions against Finny, which naturally cause a great deal of guilt within him. It’s a coming of age story, and as Gene…
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- A&P
How do Sammy’s actions in “A & P” reveal his character? In what ways are his thoughts and…
At the end of the story, Sammy quits his job after his manager, Lengel, tells three girls, who have been shopping in their bathing suits, that they need to dress decently when they come into the A…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What happens to Tom Robinson following the trial in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Tom Robinson is shot trying to escape while in prison. The trial of Tom Robinson is the trial of the century for Maycomb, Alabama. A black man accused of raping a white girl is big news. The case…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill Mockingbird by Harper Lee, what societal values does Atticus Finch question and how?
Atticus Finch is a highly educated man and he knows a lot through his work and daily reading; but when it comes to human behavior in Maycomb, he stops to scratch his head once in awhile. For…
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- RAPPACCINI’S DAUGHTER
What passages in the story reveal Beatrice’s relationship with the large flower?
Beatrice’s relationship with the large flower is shown first with the counter-example of her father’s relationship with the plant, and second, it is shown by her own interaction with it. This is…
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- HISTORY
What was the first major action Roosevelt took as president?
When Franklin D. Roosevelt became president, our country was in the middle of the Great Depression. Our financial system was collapsing, requiring immediate action from the president. President…
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- FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON
In what ways has Charlie’s relationship with Miss Kinnian changed? What are her fears about…
In Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, the relationship between Miss Kinnian and Charlie begins to change. Miss Kinnian had been Charlie’s teacher at a school for the mentally disabled, but as he…
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- RELIGION
What is the role and significance of the Nicene Creed?
The Nicene Creed can often be described as the backbone of Roman Catholicism. In essence, it is a declaration of the basic beliefs of the Catholic faith. It describes the Holy Trinity (which is…
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- SCIENCE
Weathering processes turn rocks into sand. There are a number of ways weathering can do this. Plants growing in cracks in rocks can widen the cracks as they grow and ultimately break the rock down…
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- HISTORY
What is the Articles of Confederation? Explain the weaknesses found inside of this document and…
The Articles of Confederation was our first plan of government. It was created after the Revolutionary War so we could govern ourselves. There were many weaknesses in this plan. Because the…
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