What is the attitude of “A Psalm of Life?”
- HISTORY
What are the powers that the legislative branch does not have?
When the writers of the Constitution developed our plan of government, one concept they supported was the idea of a separation of powers. The writers of the Constitution wanted to have three…
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- THE RIVER
Why does Brian get mad and try to drown Derek in Gary Paulsen’s The River?
In Gary Paulsen’s The River, Brian does not literally try to drown Derek, but he does feel tempted to because of his state of exhaustion and fear. After Derek gets hit by lightning, Brian decides…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Why is the Queen mentioned in Canada’s Riot Act?
There are two reasons why the Queen is mentioned in Canada’s Riot Act. Both of these reasons have to do with the fact that Canada is officially a constitutional monarchy whose roots are in the…
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- JOHNNY TREMAIN
Why do you think Johnny would never visit the Laphams’ home again?
Interesting question! In the book Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes, Johnny determines that he does not want to visit the Laphams’ home again. In the book, there are multiple reasons expressed…
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- DÉSIRÉE’S BABY
Do you think Chopin misleads the reader to think that Desiree is responsible for the mixed race…
In “Desiree’s Baby,” Kate Chopin tells a tragic story of a young girl of unknown origin who married a man of proud Louisiana heritage and has a baby. When the baby has African American features,…
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- LITERATURE
What are the characteristics of an epic hero?
Traditionally, one thinks of characters such as King Arthur, Odysseus and Beowolf when the term epic hero comes to mind. Epic heroes are found in the adventures and myths of many cultures. They are…
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- SCIENCE
The atomic number tells the number of positively charged_______ in the nucleus of an atom the…
The atomic number tells the number of positively charged protons in the nucleus of an atom. The atom is neutral because this is also the number of negatively charged electrons in the atom. Below,…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
On what page and in what scene of The Crucible does Abigail proclaim her love for Proctor? When…
Abigail references the fact that she still loves John Proctor in the middle of Act One just after John enters the scene in Betty Parris’s bedroom. She doesn’t say so directly, but she asks him for…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What five items does Ralph bring up at the meeting in Lord of the Flies?
The sequence that you are asking about occurs in chapter 5. Ralph is very frustrated with the declining situation on the island. He sees that their basic system of government and rules are…
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- THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER
In “The Devil and Tom Walker”, which names or phrases are used in the story to rename or describe…
There is a brief passage that involves the discussion of the black woodsman’s identity, but he is never specifically named as the Devil; in fact, in a later exchange between them, Tom says he’ll…
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- RAY BRADBURY
What is the irony in “The Veldt”?
The irony in “The Veldt” is that the family has automated factors added to their house in order to simplify and ease their lives so that they have more time to spend with each other. However,…
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
How does Max react to Gram’s calling Kevin a “poor baby”?
This is actually part of a larger scene that involves the author’s use of foreshadowing in the novel. It is not only Gram that refers to Kevin as “poor baby,” but Grim joins in as well saying…
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- THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND
How does William Ashby react to Kit in Chapter 5 of The Witch of Blackbird Pond?
Uncle Matthew and Aunt Rachel take Kit to their weekly Sunday church Meeting. She is dressed in a silk floral patterned dress, which is brightly colored. She also wears a feathered bonnet on her…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What aspect of Mr. Gilmer make juries pay attention in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?
At the beginning of Chapter 17 in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout describes for us the prosecutor, Mr. Gilmer, and how it is that he makes people pay attention to him.As Scout describes,…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
I understand that in The Crucible, John Proctor is a tragic hero. What message is the author…
The best thing a writer can do when developing his characters is to make the reader see himself in that character. Arthur Miller does a wonderful job of developing John Proctor is such a way that…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
When is conflict between Atticus Finch and Bob Ewell first introduced in Harper Lee’s To Kill a…
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, conflict between Bob Ewell and Atticus arises when Ewell and his daughter take the witness stand in the courtroom in chapters 17 and 18.Conflict first arises…
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- YUSEF KOMUNYAKAA
What would be a good thesis for the poem “Fog Galleon” and what is it trying to teach society?
In 24 lines, Yusef Komunyakaa writes with unveiled disgust of the pollution caused by commerce and industrial waste. He clearly condemns the filth and poison that floats in this dreary, swampy…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
How does “The Cask of Amontillado” use the concept of epiphany and how is it central to the…
The main point of epiphany in the Cask of Amontillado is when Montresor first starts to wall Fortunato into the recess at the end of his vaults. There are two different successes that this epiphany…
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- SCIENCE
The total mass of the protons and neutrons in an atom is called what?
The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom is called the mass number. The average mass of atoms of the element is called the atomic mass or atomic weight. This is the…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
What is the theme for the short story, “The Most Dangerous Game?”
This is a complex question, because every good work of literature can be read in many different ways. Therefore, there is not one theme. There are many themes. In light of this, let me give you a…
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- THE TELL-TALE HEART
What crime did the narrator in “The Tell Tale Heart” commit?
The narrator in “The Tell Tale Heart” murders the old man in the story because of an obsession he has with the old man’s eye. The eye is described as vulture-like with a blue and white filmy…
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- THE LUCK OF ROARING CAMP
What is the moral of “The Luck of Roaring Camp”?
Bret Harte’s short story “The Luck of Roaring Camp” has many different morals, which depend on how the reader chooses to interpret the story. By focusing on certain aspects of the story –…
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- THE DEMON LOVER
Why is the appearance of the letter in Mrs. Drover’s house unexpected?
Mrs. Drover and her family locked up their home in London and moved to the countryside to escape the bombings. The only person outside their family to hold a key to their London house was a man who…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
What literary technique did James Hurst use in “The Scarlet Ibis” to convey a message to the reader?
The most important literary technique James Hurst uses in “The Scarlet Ibis” is symbolism and the connection between the scarlet ibis and Doodle. Both Doodle and the ibis have similar…
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- THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE
Did you find the ending of “The Red-Headed League” to be satisfying? Explain.
I wonder whether you are referring to the end of the action of the story, with Holmes, Watson, and the others capturing Clay and his accomplice or whether you are referring to the last line of the…
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- THE CITY OF EMBER
In Jeanne DuPrau’s story, what is the government like in the city of Ember?
The government in Jeanne DuPrau’s The City of Ember can best be described as a dictatorship. Though the city is run by a mayor, the mayor does not seem to be an elected official since elections are…
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- HISTORY
Under the Articles of Confederation, how were the states represented in Congress?
The Articles of Confederation was the controlling document of the United States from 1781-1787. Initially approved by all states except Maryland in 1777, they did not take effect until March 1781….
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- POLITICS
What is the role of the United States federal government?
The federal government serves as the central government for the nation-state in a federation. In the United States, the purpose of the federal government is to enact, enforce, and evaluate laws…
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- THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
In “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” why did Baltus Van Tassel throw a party?
Baltus Van Tassel hosted a party in his home to celebrate the harvest. It was clear as Ichabod rode on his borrowed horse to the party that the season of autumn was well underway. The day was…
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- EVERYDAY USE
What are the three main topics of “Everyday Use”? Identify and explain the theme of the story.
Three major topics that are addressed in Walker’s “Everyday Use” are cultural heritage, materialism, and isolation. The characters in the story discuss the best ways to honor cultural heritage:…
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- SCIENCE
If an atom has 35 protons in the nucleus, how many electrons will it have orbiting the nucleus?
Normally we would expect an atom in its neutral, or “ground” state, to have an equal number of protons and electrons. Because the two particles have an equal charge, the charges will cancel out and…
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- HISTORY
Identify three amendments from the Bill of Rights. Describe the historical events or conditions…
Here are three amendments (or parts of amendments) and their origins: First Amendment, Establishment Clause. This is the clause that says that “Congress shall make no law respecting an…
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
How does Dr. Rank’s deadly disease and its origin add to Nora’s guilt in A Doll’s House by Henrik…
In Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, Torvald leads Nora to believe that sin can be passed down from mother to child. In the first act, he explains to her that Krogstad’s misdeed of forging a signature…
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- RELIGION
Discuss how Hinduism has managed to adapt over time to remain relevant in Indian society.
Good question. One aspect is that what we call Hinduism is itself an umbrella category encompassing a number of indigenous Indian religious and devotional practices. Hinduism includes religious…
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- HAMLET
Would Hamlet have killed Claudius if the ghost had not appeared?
There are several possible scenarios in which Hamlet might have killed Claudius without ever having talked to the ghost of his dead father. If, for example, Gertrude knew that Claudius had murdered…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In Animal Farm, what happens during the battle of the windmill?
The Battle of the Windmill is a stylised representation of World War II. Fredrick’s men approach and blow up the windmill. The animals are incensed and immediately retaliate. The fighting is…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Discuss the use of dramatic irony as it is illustrated in Julius Caesar.
Dramatic irony refers to a situation in which the audience knows something of which the characters in a play are not aware of. The effect is that the words or actions of the characters then take on…
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- SCIENCE
Compare and contrast behavioral adaptations with learned behaviors.
Behaviors are a response to stimuli. However, behaviors can be immediate within an individual or developed over a period of time within a population. Behavioral adaptations occur within a…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, how does Mildred refer to the people on the walls and what does…
In Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, Mildred refers to the people in the programs she watches on the parlor walls as her “family.” Montag notes that it was he that first started referring to the…
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- SCIENCE
What happens during each of the three stages of interphase?
Interphase is the longest phase of the cell cycle and in which cells will spend most of their life. In this phase, the cells prepares for division through mitosis. Interphase begins with G1 (also…
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- WHEN ZACHARY BEAVER CAME TO TOWN
Do you think that the end of “When Zachary Beaver Came to Town,” when Toby, Cal and his family…
When Toby, Cal and his family release the ladybugs at the end of the novel “When Zachary Beaver Came to Town” is an important part of the book because this action symbolizes releasing fears and…
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- ANTIGONE
In Antigone, what is Creon’s immediate reaction to Tieresias’ prophecy?
In Antigone, Creon’s immediate reaction to Tieresias’ prophecy is to claim that Tieresias has been paid to lie. By the time Tieresias comes to give counsel to Creon, Creon has already made up his…
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- HISTORY
In the late 1400s what led sailors to being able to travel farther away from the coasts?
Several innovations in the 1400’s helped to make changes to European sailing ships, enabling them to mount longer expeditions, carry more cargo, and sail against the wind. The quadrant and later…
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- THE TELL-TALE HEART
In the story “The Tell-Tale Heart,” why does the narrator emphasize the old man’s fear?
Poe was always concerned about the emotional effect of his story upon the reader. In “The Tell-Tale Heart” we can find ourselves identifying with the old man lying in bed fearing for his life. We…
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- SCIENCE
What are some ways osmosis is used?
Osmosis is a natural process of balancing the concentration of two water-based solutions. Osmosis happens at the molecular level. There osmosis processes are classified as it follows: forward…
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- HAMLET
Why is Hamlet afraid of the king in Shakespeare’s Hamlet?
Although I would argue that Hamlet is not afraid of the King at all, the answer to your question is that Hamlet might fear Claudius because he is both the King of Denmark and a murderer. The King…
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- SCIENCE
Which of the following is the condition in which many genes affect the same trait? * polygenic…
In the first question, polygenic inheritance is when two or more genes controls a trait. For example, skin color, height, eye color, to give a few examples, are polygenic. For the second question,…
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- SCIENCE
In astronomy, is the transformation from uranium to lead fusion or fission?
Fusion is a process in which the nuclei or two atoms combine to form a new element. In stars, hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium. Many elements are formed in stars as successivley larger atoms…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird why has Arthur Radley stayed inside his house for the last three years?
In the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Arthur “Boo” Radley is the reclusive neighbor and focal point of rumors in Maycomb County. Boo had a rough childhood living under the roof of a…
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- A PSALM OF LIFE
What is the attitude of “A Psalm of Life?”
“A Psalm of Life” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a poem that teaches a lesson, a didactic poem. Therefore, the attitude of this nine-stanza poem is inspirational as indicated by its subtitle,…
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