What is the importance of the Sixth Amendment?
- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
What is the importance of the Sixth Amendment?
The Sixth Amendment of the Constitution is important because it guarantees some crucial aspects of due process, that is, the legal procedures that the state must observe when bringing a criminal…
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- THE ODYSSEY
What does the author list as the reason for the trouble to come in the story
In Book One of the Odyssey, Homer ascribes the trouble which Odysseus and his men encountered to their own “wild recklessness” (line 7). This wild recklessness manifested itself in two major ways….
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Why does Scrooge change in A Christmas Carol?
It is truly the combined efforts of the three ghosts that bring about Scrooge’s metamorphosis. The Ghost of Christmas Past starts the change process by reminding Ebenezer of the people and places…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, why did Harper Lee choose to make Scout’s mother die? I wonder how the…
Harper Lee’s decision to have Jem and Scout’s mother die when they were young was important to the character development of Atticus, Jem, and Scout. Atticus is forced to take on the role of a…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What will happen if Atticus and Tom lose the appeal?
I’m a little confused by your question because there is no appeal in the case against Tom in the rape of Mayella Ewell. After the initial trial, Tom is immediately sent to the state prison where…
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- HISTORY
What was the outcome of the Trojan war?
According to ancient historians (including Herodotus, a Greek, and Livy, a Roman) and poets (such as Homer and Virgil), the Mycenaean Greeks defeated the Trojans after infiltrating Troy by hiding…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What is Sampson from Romeo and Juliet like, personality-wise?
Sampson, a servant of the house of Capulet, appears primarily in Act 1, Scene 1. From the beginning, we see him as a crass trash-talker, but one whose talk is bigger than his actions. Right from…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, on what date did Tom Robinson allegedly rape Mayella Ewell?
In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is defending Tom Robinson in a court case. Tom has been accused of sexually assaulting Mayella Ewell, a matter made all the more grave by…
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- MACBETH
What is one example of cacophony in any scene of Act 2 of Macbeth?
In Act 2, Scene 2, Macbeth meets Lady Macbeth and tells her that he has killed Duncan. He asks her if she heard anything. She says she heard an owl scream and the crickets cry. She is on edge and…
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- HOLES
In Louis Sachar’s novel, Holes, why did Kate Barlow shoot the sheriff?
To answer the question, one needs to scrutinise the context in which the event occurred. Kate was the local school teacher and much loved by the children. She fell in love with Sam, ‘the onion…
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- SCIENCE
Does the mitochondria have a relationship to any other biomolecules?
A biomolecule is defined as a molecule that is found within a living organism. Biomolecules are also known as organic molecules. Organic molecules contain carbon. Organic molecules may also contain…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What was Arthur Millers purpose for writing “The Crucible”?
Arthur Miller made it very clear that he wrote The Crucible as an allegory—a play which represents something much, much deeper than what is on the surface—to show the similarities between the…
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- HISTORY
What is the fifth part of the Declaration Of Independence?
On July 4 1776, the Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence. This document is divided into six parts and, as a whole, outlines why America wanted to sever all ties with…
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- THE DEW BREAKER
Identify the protagonist and antagonist and the conflict in The Dew Breaker, a novel by Edwidge…
The Dew Breaker is a novel written by Edwidge Danticat. It deals with the struggle of one man who tries to escape his past life in Haiti as a hired government bully for Duvalier, and tries to lead…
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- MACBETH
How can you compare and contrast Act I Scene 3 to Act V Scene 5 of Macbeth? How do both hint at…
In Act I Scene 3, Macbeth and Banquo learn of their fortunes thanks to their “chance” meeting with the weird sisters upon the heath. Neither really believe the prophesies given them. It has already…
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- SCIENCE
How much unsaturated fat is there in a 25 g packet of crisps?
The amount of unsaturated fats depend on the type of crisps and the brand. Here are few examples of quantity of unsaturated fat in a 25 gm pack of crisps: Walkers Crisps: Total unsaturated fats = 7…
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- SCIENCE
How many 25 g bags of crisps would a child need to eat to get the guideline daily amount of…
The guideline amount of energy for children is 1500-2000 calories. The amount of calories in a pack of crisps vary between 57 calories (for a pack of Shapers Cheese and Onion Rings) to 133 calories…
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- THE GIVER
In The Giver, how does the setting affect the main character’s attitude and actions?
By main character, you must be referring to Jonas, and one could argue that he acts both obediently and rebelliously as a result of the setting. He acts obediently, as all members of the society…
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- SCIENCE
Where do we get the reactants of respiration from?
Cellular respiration is the process by which the food (in the form of glucose molecules) is broken down and energy is released. The process can be represented by the following chemical reaction:…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
In Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, how does Holden show that he has a major depression disorder?
Holden seems like a normal teenager with normal problems. He’s jealous of other boys, he thinks about girls, he swears a lot, and the list goes on. Many teenagers think about running away from…
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- A GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS
I don’t understand the book A Garden of Earthly Delight by Joyce Oates. Can someone please help…
The entire novel follows the life of Clara, but we are introduced to her life through the men in it. Each of the three chronological parts of the novel should be considered somewhat distinct. Each…
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- SCIENCE
List three signs that could indicate that a chemical reaction is taking place.
When a chemical reaction takes place chemical bonds are broken, atoms are rearranged and new bonds are formed. This results in a new substance that usually looks different from the reactants. Here…
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- HENRY
If Gillian’s girlfriend is Miss Lotta Lorial, how is it that he loves Miss Hayden?
Gillian has probably long been in love with Miss Hayden, but because she is his uncle’s ward, he has not pursued her because he knows that his uncle, who considers him a “black sheep” in the family…
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- SCIENCE
Which planet had the first moon?
Most of what we have available on the subject of the first moon in our solar system relates to the timeline of the formation of the first planet. The idea is that the first moons were the ones…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
In A Christmas Carol, give an example of a list and a long sentence used by Charles Dickens.
Your request made me smile because Charles Dickens is renowned for the parallelism that he uses in “lists” and “long sentences.” Parallelism, of course, is the use of a grammatical…
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- HISTORY
What was the Peloponnesian War about? 1 image
The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) was the culmination of the natural rivalry that existed between the two most powerful city-states of Greece. Sparta and Athens were allies in the fight against…
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- THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
In The Importance of Being Earnest, why did Lady Bracknell say, “When I married Lord Bracknell I…
Lady Bracknell has just learned the the woman her nephew, Algernon, wishes to marry, Cecily Cardew, is very rich, and though she first opposed the match, when she finds out how wealthy Cecily is…
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- THE GIVER
What is the second major event in the book The Giver?
There are a couple different events that could be considered “main events” at the beginning of the book. – Jonas’s father brings home baby Gabriel, an infant from the Nurturing Center who “wasn’t…
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- HISTORY
What is Daniel Boone really famous for?
Daniel Boone was born on November 2 1734 in Pennsylvania. As a young boy, Boone supported his family by helping to work the land and raise cattle. In 1755, he became a soldier and fought in the…
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- SCIENCE
How did Liebig improve the teaching of chemistry?
Liebig improved the teaching of chemistry through at least innovative steps. One was that he succeeded in separating the study and teaching of chemistry from the study of apothecary science…
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- THE ODYSSEY
What is an example of a simile from Book XXIV of Homer’s The Odyssey?
At the beginning of Book XXIV, Odysseus has already slaughtered all of Penelope’s awful suitors (as well as the traitorous serving women), and Hermes now arrives to lead the suitors’ spirits to the…
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- HISTORY
What were some key character traits that Joan of Arc possessed?
Joan of Arc was a young woman of deep religious conviction. As a young girl, she was a devout Catholic who went to church often receiving the sacraments. People from her small provincial town tell…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What does Jem say when he’s mad at Scout?
There are numerous scenes throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird where Jem is upset with Scout. One of the more memorable scenes takes place in Chapter 14 when Jem motions for Scout to follow…
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- MACBETH
What purpose did Macbeth murdering Duncan serve?
Macbeth murdering Duncan is the first and most important evil act that Macbeth commits in the play. Macbeth ultimately murders Duncan for a single reason: if Duncan is king Macbeth cannot be king….
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- SCIENCE
What are the risks of using computers in our society?
Computers have made numerous significant contributions to our society, but there are disadvantages of it as well. Computers have resulted in automation of various processes and this has reduced the…
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- HISTORY
This question is very controversial and has never been decided to the satisfaction of many Americans. Conspiracy theories, some more plausible than others, have always surrounded the death of…
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- HISTORY
How is the Declaration of Sentiments similar to the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Sentiments is very similar to the Declaration of Independence. The structure of both documents is nearly identical. Both documents open with an explanation of their purposes….
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- JANE EYRE
In what ways are Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre similar?
Charlotte Bronte was raised partially by her religious aunt after the death of her mother. Jane Eyre was also raised by her religious aunt. Charlotte and her sisters were sent to a religious…
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- HISTORY
What was Martin Luther King’s approach to the Civil Rights Movement?
Martin Luther King’s approach, or strategy, for fighting for civil rights is best described as nonviolent direct action and civil disobedience. King, influenced especially by Indian protest leader…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, what did Burris Ewell have in his hair?
At school, Burris Ewell has cooties (head lice) crawling through his hair. Burris will not appear throughout the school year, but he does make an appearance at the start of each new school year,…
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- SCIENCE
What element has 3 energy levels/orbitals and 5 valence electrons in its outer energy level?
The element that has three energy levels and five valence electrons in its outer level is phophorous, atomic number 15. Each row or period of the periodic table corresponds to a principal energy…
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- HISTORY
What are the Olmecs famous for? 1 image
The Olmec (1200 BC-400 BC) were a Mesoamerican people in the Gulf region of Mexico that were the predecessors of the Mayan and Aztec cultures. They developed urban areas with sacred temples and…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
How has Scrooge changed in A Christmas Carol?
Ebenezer Scrooge changes completely from the beginning of the story to the end. Transformation is a very important theme to the story, in fact. The ways in which he changes are many, but the most…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
From To Kill a Mockingbird, I need ten quotes about Scout and Atticus that show their character…
It’s unclear if you need ten quotes for each character, so here are five scenes for each to get you started. The quote you choose from each is up to you. I have used chapter references, rather than…
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- ANTIGONE
Do you think Creon should have changed his decision regarding Antigone? Why or why not?
This question is entirely subjective, so one could argue either side. However, one could argue that Creon should have changed his opinion regarding sentencing Antigone to death for burying…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
Why did Tom and Becky decide to go for a picnic?
Interesting question! In the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, Tom and Becky decided to go for a picnic. When Becky first instigated the idea, her motives were quite different. At…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Why does Ralph’s talk of rescue sound naive or innocent?
At the second assembly, while Ralph is still getting used to his role as chief, he tries to set a positive tone with the boys. He says, “We want to have fun. And we want to be rescued.” Putting…
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- PSYCHOLOGY
Explain any three principles of Behaviourism.
Behaviourism is an approach to studying animal and human psychology that focuses on observable characteristics or behaviour only. Behaviourism grew in response to 17th and 18th century Mentalism…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How can the meeting between Daisy and Gatsby be paraphrased?
When Daisy and Gatsby are reunited in Chapter IV, it is very awkward as they both try to grapple with their feelings, all the while pretending to be very matter-of-fact, at least at first. Daisy is…
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- THE SIGN OF FOUR
Should the reader feel empathy towards Jonathan Small?
In Chapter Eleven of “The Sign of Four,” the reader meets Jonathan Small for the first time. While Holmes had made it clear that Small has played a pivotal role in the murders, one cannot help but…
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