What is the critical analysis of the poem “O What is That Sound”?

August 21, 2018 Educator

BLUES AIN’T NO MOCKINGBIRD

In “Blues Ain’t No Mockingbird,” what do the men fail to understand about the family

The two men who come to make a film for the Food Stamp Program failed to understand the pride of the family. When the men the young narrator refers to as Smilin and camera man move from the meadow…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

On what page(s) is the description of castle rock?

In my version of the book, the first description of castle rock comes when Ralph, Simon and Jack are exploring the island and they get to the top of the mountain. As they look out over the whole…

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HEALTH

Peggy, 68, is part of a walking group. In what ways could this affect her social development?

Being a part of social functions, such as a walking group, helps the elderly by preventing isolation and loneliness while promoting positive self-awareness. Being a part of a walking group would…

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WE REAL COOL

How can I analyze the poem “We Real Cool”? Who are the characters? What is the setting? What is…

Since the characters in this poem are not directly stated, I would assume from the context clues that the characters are students in school. They are most likely older, in high school since it says…

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SCIENCE

What word is used to describe an object that reflects 100% of incidental light?

I believe the term you are searching for is opaque. Materials that are opaque allow no passage of visible light through them, they reflect 100% of the light that strikes them. Aluminum foil…

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MACBETH

What were the witches’ prophecies for Macbeth and Banquo?

In Act 1 Scene III, Banquo is horrified when he catches a glimpse of the ugly witches. He comments that the witches don’t look like beings from earth and questions whether they are really women…

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OF MICE AND MEN

How can John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men be considered a characteristic work of the Modernist…

In terms of style, Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is an innovative hybrid, fusing the dramatic form (theatrical play) with long-form prose fiction. On a formal level, the period of literary modernism…

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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

What are some words to describe Ichabod Crane?

You could use words that describe what Ichabod actually does for a living. Teacher Educator Singing master You could also use words that describe what he looks like. The text indicates that…

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REFERENCE

I have a science fair project due in a couple days and I was wondering: why do we get worried…

I think we worry about activities such as a science fair because you have to explain your findings and showcase your work. It can be hard if you are a shy person. This is why it’s very important to…

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THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER

What happened to Usher in “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe?

The exact diagnosis of Roderick Usher’s affliction is unknown, but there is much evidence to say that at least one of his problems is grief. The narrator provides some of the afflictions of the…

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1984

In part 2 chapter 1 as the chapter closes what event is Winston watching?

At the end of this chapter, Winston has finally managed to sit next to the girl at lunch and exchanged a plan to meet publicly, in a crowd, in order to avoid detection. They meet that evening as…

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THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM

How is the narrator finally able to see the dimensions of his chamber? What mistake does he…

After the narrator is deposited into the pit, he does not immediately open his eyes. When he does, he sees nothing but darkness. So, he sees nothing. He makes his way around the chamber but he can…

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SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT

What compelled the author to shoot the elephant in George Orwell’s story “Shooting an Elephant”?

The narrator in George Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant” is compelled to shoot the elephant by the energy of the Burmese people and his own fear of retribution. As he struggles with whether or…

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JANE EYRE

I am finishing my essay on Jane Eyre and in it I talked about how love, hate, and betrayal were…

I would suggest that the best way to deal with your panic is to go over what you have already written. Read it line by line and make sure you have got all the spelling, punctuation, and…

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TWELFTH NIGHT

How does Viola act when Malvolio catches up to her and wishes to return the ring to her? What…

When Malvolio finally catches up with Viola to “return” the ring she (as Cesario) left with Olivia–when of course she’d done no such thing–she (Viola) behaves as though she had offered the ring…

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SCIENCE

How are traits passed from parents to their offspring?

The passing of traits from parents to their offspring was probably one of the first scientific observations about the natural world, and may have been used to initiate domestication of livestock by…

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SCIENCE

According to the endosymbiotic theory, which cellular process was involved in the evolution of…

There are several cell processes involved in endosymbiotic theory, some of them more directly than others. Endosymbiotic theory suggests that mitochondria and chloroplasts, rather than being…

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

How do Blanche and Stanley highlight changing social values in A Streetcar Named Desire?

Scholars have often considered Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire to be a historical play about the transition of the American South into the modern era. In this reading, Blanche DuBois…

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AMERICAN HISTORY

From Cofer’s short story “American History,” what effect did this event have on the people of El…

The major historical event that affects the people in El Building is the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Cofer provides two images of the building: one representing…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Describe why Slim is respected on the ranch.

There are several reasons why Slim is respected on the ranch. Perhaps the most important one is that he is a skilled worker while all the other men are just common unskilled laborers. Slim is…

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THE SNIPER

In “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty, what is the sniper like?

Readers are told that the sniper is fighting for the Republicans. On a rooftop near O’Connell Bridge, a Republican sniper lay watching. It’s not an exciting detail, but at least readers know…

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SCIENCE

which of these is not a physical property of matter? A density B boiling point C malleability…

Hello! The answer is D) combustibility. Now I’ll explain why. Density is about mass within a volume. Both mass and volume are physical properties, not chemical. Boiling point is the temperature…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What are some pointers, ideas, or example thesis statements for a critical research paper on the…

What a great assignment! This an amendment ripe for discussion, and how you go about addressing it is a question of what your focus is going to be. I see you have listed your question under the…

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SCIENCE

It is said that the light of the sun reaches the earth after many many years , does it mean that…

Light travels at 3.00 x10^8 meters per second and the average distance from the sun to the earth is 1.46 x10^11 meters, so the time it takes light to reach us from the sun is: (1.46×10^11…

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THE HORSE DEALER’S DAUGHTER

Who or what is the motif?

One motif is the interaction between two classes of people. Jack Ferguson is a young doctor and he represents someone of a different social class than the Pervins. He has a job that we might call…

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GATHERING BLUE

In Gathering Blue, why did Matt’s mother throw him out?

Kira begins to worry about Matt when she hasn’t seen him for two days. She persuades Thomas to go with her to the Fen to try to find out whether he is ill or why he hasn’t been to see them. They…

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THE KITE RUNNER

Describe Baba’s belief on sin. How does Baba’s belief differ from that of the mullahs?

When Amir is in fifth grade, he comes home from school after a lesson from his mullah on sin. He has just learned that drinking alcohol is a sin, and he discusses this with Baba, who is pouring…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Why won’t Danforth hear Proctor’s evidence?

Danforth actually will hear Proctor’s evidence. He cautions Proctor to be sure that he tells the absolute truth because “We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment.” This is actually…

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SCIENCE

How do we find the quantitative effects of changing the duration of light physical exercise ?

By performing and comparing data gathered by the below tests before and after one increases his/her amount of physical activity, the effects of the exercises can be quantitatively measured….

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THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER

What happens at the end of part III?

Part three begins with giving the reader and the mariner hope that not all is lost. He sees a ship approaching in the distance, and he shouts out to his crew mates that they are all saved….

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HAMLET

How does Claudius react when he learns that Polonius is dead?

Claudius is saddened by the death of Polonius, but above all he is convinced that Hamlet represents a threat to his life. He gets the news from Gertrude, who, having witnessed the murder of…

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SCIENCE

Which two structures would provide a positive identification of an animal cell under a…

A positive confirmation of an animal cell, under a microscope, can be done by identifying the organelle that are present (almost) exclusively in either animal cells or plant cells. Of the given…

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SCIENCE

Which two structures would provide a positive identification of an animal cell under a…

The two structures that would positively identify an animal cell are; the vesicle and the central vacuole. Living organisms are categorizes into plants and animals. Although they share some…

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ULYSSES

What does Ulysses think of his wife?

The short answer to this question is that Tennyson’s Ulysses doesn’t like his wife at all. A more specific answer would be that, for Ulysses, Penelope is a personification of everything that he…

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FREDERICK DOUGLASS

Who was Fredrick Douglass’ main ally in helping others escape slavery?

Douglass had a long career in the abolition movement (and after the Civil War) and many allies and rivals. Perhaps the most important was William Lloyd Garrison, whose friendship catapulted…

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WIT

In “Wit,” what are the archetypes of Vivian’s father, Professor Ashford, and Dr. Posner?

Professor Ashford is introduced towards the end of the play, during a time when Vivian is on the heels of death and reaching the height of her personal revolution. Vivian reminisces about the time…

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MATH

What is the y-intercept of y=x2−4x−4y=x2-4x-4 ?

The y-intercept of a graph of the function is the y-coordinate of the point where the graph intersects y-axis. The x-coordinate of this point is 0. Therefore, to find the y-intercept, plug in x = 0…

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SCIENCE

What is the definition of “oikos,” a root in the word “ecology?”

One method of understanding the meaning of a new word is to dissect the word into is components- prefixes (beginning parts of words), root words (oftentimes from the ancient Greek or Latin…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Who are Reverend Parris, Betty, and Abigail? What is their relationship?

Reverend Parris is the minister in Salem. Miller notes, “In history he cut a villainous path, and there is very little good to be said for him.” He appreciates and takes pride and comfort in his…

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REFERENCE

I’m not sure how to answer these American Government questions on equality and rights. 1. The…

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 – a. resulted in doubled voter registration among black Americans in the South in only five years. It took ninety-five years for the fifteenth amendment to the United…

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RELIGION

What does the notion that “freedom is not free” mean in the context of Christian ethics?

In Christian teaching freedom can have a number of different connotations. Free will and freedom from sin are two important areas to discuss in the context of freedom isn’t free.” It is believed…

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LITERATURE

What are some of the literary devices used in Patrick Henry’s speech?

In Patrick Henry’s famous speech given in 1775, he uses several literary techniques. He seemed particularly fond of allusions. The first one refers to the Greek mythological sirens, who were said…

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HISTORY

What did Christopher Columbus accomplish?

Although Christopher Columbus did not meet his mission of finding a westward water route from Europe to Asia, nor did he “discover” America, he did complete four expeditionary ocean voyages…

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BUSINESS

Is it ethical for a leader to go undercover in his or her organization?

When discussing questions like this, we must bear in mind that ethics are subjective and situation-based. Even for statements or questions which seem to deal with objective morality– like the…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What literary device was used when Romeo states, “I fear too early for my mind misgives…”?

The literary device that is used in Romeo’s quote, “I fear, too early; for my mind misgives/ Some consequence yet hanging in the stars,” (Act I, scene v, l. 106-107) is two fold. “My mind misgives”…

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REFERENCE

ECONOMICS QUESTION: Mr. Flexmann has a daily demand for the famous homemade sausage in beer…

A normal good is one where the demand for the product increases as your income increases. An inferior good, however is one where the demand for the product decreases as your income increases. For…

SCIENCE

Calculate the frequency of a wave that has an energy of 3.28×10^-19 J.

I assume that you are asking about electromagnetic radiation, which has a constant speed and a direct mathematical relationship between frequency and energy. That relationship is: E=hνE=hν Where…

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NIGHT

Why doesn’t the narrator refer to his persecutors as Nazis in Elie Wiesel’s Night?

It’s important to keep in mind that “Nazi,” at the time, only indicated a person’s political affiliations—the Nazi party was a German political party that gained absolute control over the German…

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HISTORY

Why was the wall built around the Warsaw Ghetto?

The Warsaw Ghetto in Poland was the largest ghetto in Europe. Warsaw had a large Jewish population, making up about a third of the city. The ghetto was formed in a very small area in the city, and…