What is the background of the poem “Dulce et Decorum Est”?

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SCIENCE

List three ways light waves are different from sound waves. 1 image

There are a number of differences between light waves and sound waves and these are listed as follows: Light waves are electromagnetic waves, while sound waves are mechanical waves. Light waves do…

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HISTORY

How does the Constitution establish justice?

One of the goals of the Constitution was to establish justice. There are some ways the Constitution allows for this to happen. The writers of the Constitution created the judicial branch. This…

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HISTORY

What was the primary motive of American Indians making war with the colonists?

The history of the colonists and the Native American tribes was one marked by cooperation and conflict. The Native Americans were important in the early survival of the colonists as they taught…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How can I come up with three arguments to support my thesis statement about Romeo and Juliet? My…

When analyzing a theme in literature, it’s easier to look at the evidence of the theme you are thinking of using in order to come up with your arguments. From there, you can then combine your…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

How does Nick finally explain the charm of Daisy’s voice?

In chapter one of The Great Gatsby, Nick describes his cousin Daisy’s voice (12): I looked back at my cousin who began to ask me questions in her low, thrilling voice. It was the kind of voice…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

The Cask of Amontillado: In what ways was Montresor either right or wrong to kill Fortunato?

In Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Cask of Amontillado” the narrator, Montresor, is clearly a sociopath. He is a cold-blooded killer whose only reason for murdering Fortunato is because of an…

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THE YELLOW WALLPAPER

In “The Yellow Wallpaper,” how would you describe the relationship between the patient and her…

The patient in this story is the narrator, so the perspective we get in this story is clearly biased: we only know what the narrator reports. We learn from the patient, a young female who has…

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LYDDIE

Should Lyddie have agreed to go to the mass meeting at Woburn on Independence Day in Lyddie?

Lyddie did not attend the meeting because she did not want to get in trouble. When Lyddie hears about the mass meeting of the “ten-hour movement” on Independence Day, she says she will be busy….

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TO BUILD A FIRE

Why does the man in Jack London’s short story “To Build a Fire” set off in the freezing cold in…

Jack London’s adventure story “To Build a Fire,” set in the Yukon at the turn of the 20th century, is a perfect example of a “man vs. nature” conflict. The unnamed protagonist is hiking in the…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What were some examples of Unitarinism in A Christmas Carol?

Charles Dickens was a member of the Unitarian Universalist church, having converted from the traditional Anglican church when he was in his 30s. In the nineteenth century, the Unitarian…

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THE LISTENERS

What does the phrase “a host of phantom listeners” imply in “The Listeners”?

That line is probably both my favorite and least favorite line from this poem I love the line because it provides readers with so many possibilities of what exactly it means. I don’t like the line…

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THE PIGMAN

From Zindel’s The Pigman, why is Norton so curious about Mr. Pignati? How does John react to…

Norton Kelly is a classmate of John and Lorraine’s. They sometimes drink with him in the cemetery, or hang out and make prank calls together, but they don’t really like him. In chapter 9, Lorraine…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, when Atticus asks Scout about the blanket around her shoulders, what…

The fire had the whole neighborhood preoccupied, and even Jem and Scout are too busy to see anything but the drama in the neighborhood. They are pushed away from the fire, and as they watch,…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What is the emotion Caroline and her family (not the Cratchits) experience when they learn that…

Caroline and her husband had borrowed money from Scrooge and were not able to pay it back in time. Scrooge refused to give them any extension, despite the poor circumstances the family lived in….

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OF MICE AND MEN

How does working on the ranch affect Lennie in Of Mice and Men?

Along with George, Lennie is one of the main characters in John Steinbeck’s depression era novella Of Mice and Men. Lennie is mentally challenged and depends on George to lead him through life. He…

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SCIENCE

What is the role of the ocean in the formation of weather systems?

The oceans play a role in the earth’s weather systems through interactions with the atmosphere and the sun. First, the ocean, especially near the equator, which is the part of the earth closest to…

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REFERENCE

Martin Luther King, Jr. describes life one hundred years after the signing the Emancipation…

Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial one hundred years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham…

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HISTORY

What was the name for the group of congressmen who wanted war to begin with Britain?

This question is referring to the years before the War of 1812. The congressmen who wanted war with Britain were known as “war hawks.” Most were relatively young, as opposed to their older…

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CATCHING FIRE

What is the science fiction part in Catching Fire, the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy?

To first answer this question, we must define what science fiction means. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines science fiction as “fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Describe the Ghost of Christmas Present. Explain what it shows Scrooge, what it teaches Scrooge,…

The Ghost of Christmas Present appears to Scrooge in Dickens’ novel as a “jolly giant.” The robed Ghost carries a cornucopia-like torch, and he can be seen around a large feast, which reinforces…

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IN COLD BLOOD

Discuss the title of the novel In Cold Blood by Truman Capote.

The title of Truman Capote’s 1966 true crime classic “In Cold Blood” works on multiple levels. Dick and Perry murdered the Clutter family for no real reason; they killed in a purposely…

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RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI

What is a quotation from Rikki-tikki-tavi said by Rikki that shows he is brave?

Rikki shows he is brave when he goads Nagaina into fighting him after he kills Nag. Rikki-tikki-tavi is brave because mongooses are too curious to be scared. Speaking about Rikki, the narrator…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Which characters are confined to living “a life of quiet desperation” in Of Mice and Men, and how?

Arguably one of the great authors who has accurately and poignantly depicted in some of his works the desperation of the Great Depression and that of the lower class, John Steinbeck’s characters in…

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THINGS FALL APART

Using two direct quotes, what are the negative effects of colonization in Achebe’s Things Fall…

Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart portrays the tragic story of Okonkwo, a strong-willed warrior who is unwilling to adapt to the changing social conditions that are the result of colonialism….

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SCIENCE

Linnaeus classified all organisms into two ___________?

Linnaeus classified organisms into two kingdoms, plants and animals. This division goes back to the ancient Greeks. Linnaeus also grouped minerals as a third kingdom. Carolus Linnaeus (Carl von…

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CONFESSIONS OF AN ENGLISH OPIUM EATER

What are the main comparisons and how do they differ: Confessions of an English Opium Eater by…

To compare and contrast Thomas de Quincey’s Confessions of an English Opium Eater with William Wordsworth’s Home at Grasmere, it is helpful to note the relationship history between both authors….

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NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS, AN AMERICAN SLAVE

In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass stresses that killing a slave or colored…

In his Narrative, Douglass stresses that killing a slave is not considered a crime in Talbot County, Maryland because he wants to make an ethical and emotional appeal to his audience. Douglass…

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HISTORY

Why was World War I considered to be a total war?

World War I was considered to be a total war. In World War I, all aspects of the military were involved. As in most wars, the army played a big role in World War I. The number of troops involved in…

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ANIMAL FARM

Explain this quote from Animal Farm: “Throughout the spring and summer they worked a sixty-hour…

This quote can be found at the beginning of Chapter Six of Animal Farm. By this point, the animals have been through the revolution as well as the Battle of the Cowshed, when they fought off the…

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SCIENCE

How is chlorine prepared in the laboratory?

The most way common method of preparing chlorine gas in the laboratory is by using manganese dioxide to oxidize hydrochloric acid, as shown by this equation:

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SCIENCE

Describe how nuclear fusion and other processes in stars have led to the formation of all the…

Nuclear fusion is the process in which smaller nuclei fuse together to form larger nuclei. An example is the process of nuclear fusion that place in our Sun. Here, hydrogen nuclei fuse together to…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

Where do the boys have to go to get away from their pursuers?

The first time Max and Freak are pursued begins in Chapter 6 titled “Close Encounter of the Turd Kind.” Max and Freak have been reunited recently, and they go to the fireworks to celebrate the…

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SCIENCE

What are three examples of symbiosis?

Symbiosis is the relationship between two or more organisms that are in close physical proximity and is generally beneficial to at least one of these organisms. If the relationship is beneficial to…

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TWELFTH NIGHT

In Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”, why does Olivia avoid men?

At the beginning of “Twelfth Night” we learn that Olivia has gone into a period of deep mourning for her brother’s death. She has announced that she will not leave the house or entertain any…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Is there a quote that describes Zeebo in To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Chapter 12, Calpurnia takes Jem and Scout to First Purchase African M.E. Church for Sunday service. After a short run-in with the ornery Lula, Zeebo appears from the crowd and kindly welcomes…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What is a modern translation of Romeo and Juliet, Act III Scene 2, lines 73-85?

This passage is mostly Juliet’s response when she hears the news that her beloved Romeo has killed her cousin Tybalt. Most of her comments from lines 76 through 85 are contrasting Romeo’s physical…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are some of the greatest predictions that 8th grade students today will make about the novel…

While reading the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, eighth grade students could possibly predict that a jury would never have been an all-white jury. Today’s eighth grade students would probably be…

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HARRISON BERGERON

Why was the killing of Harrison Bergeron so significant? Did Harrison have to die for the sake of…

Harrison Bergeron was born strong and beautiful in a world which is defined by weakness, ugliness, and stupidity. In the society’s quest for equality, they have chosen to use handicaps and masks to…

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HISTORY

What are some of Thomas Jefferson’s failures?

Thomas Jefferson is generally viewed as a very good or even great president. However, there were some shortcomings or failures during his presidency. One of the failures is that Jefferson owned…

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SCIENCE

How many unpaired electrons are present in phosphorous?

The ground state electron configuration of a phosphorous atom has three unpaired electrons. They’re in the 3p sublevel. The electron configuration is: 1s22s22p63s23p31s22s22p63s23p3 , for a total of 15…

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TROUBLE

How does Henry change throughout Gary D. Schmidt’s novel Trouble?

Henry changes in Gary D. Schmidt’s Trouble by realizing his father’s philosophy about trouble is all wrong. While growing up, Mr. Smith taught his family the principle, “If you build your house far…

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THE SIGNAL-MAN

Is “The Signalman” by Charles Dickens a disturbing or a mysterious story?

Charles Dickens’s story, “The Signalman,” is a disturbing story, as are most ghost stories. There is a certain eeriness to this story in the exposition as the narrator’s appearance at the remote…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In chapter 26 of To Kill a Mockingbird, what are two relevant details that show that Miss Gates…

Chapter 26 takes place after Tom Robinson’s unfair trial and subsequent death. Scout is back at school, and her teacher Miss Gates assigns the children a current events article to bring to class….

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Miss Gates act like a hypocrite in chapter 26?

The topic of Adolf Hitler came up one day in class. The students asked questions about Hitler and how he was persecuting the Jews. Miss Gates made it clear that the United States was different from…

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NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS, AN AMERICAN SLAVE

Please give three examples of how education helped Frederick Douglass in his path to obtaining…

Frederick Douglass’s acquisition of literacy changes his life. Mrs. Auld, his slave mistress in Baltimore, begins to teach him to read before she realizes that this practice is disallowed under the…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

Faber tells Montag that they will have to work together to face Captain Beatty. Faber then tells…

The allusion to the book of Job has significant symbolism that relates to Montag’s stressful situation. Throughout the book of Job, Satan makes a bet with the Lord that Job will not remain faithful…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

How does Kevin change in Freak the Mighty?

Kevin, one of the main characters in Freak the Mighty goes through a dramatic change that we witness through the eyes of his best friend, Max. While this change is tragic, it allows other…

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HEALTH

How do I write an introduction for a research paper on blood pressure?

The introduction of a research paper is the first paragraph or paragraphs of your paper. The introduction should introduce the topic that will be addressed within the research paper. The…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Where can a student find three arguments to support the following thesis statement about Romeo…

In this monologue, the Nurse is telling Juliet to treat exiled Romeo as if he is dead. This has a devastating effect on Juliet, for obvious reasons. To connect this passage to your thesis, however,…