What is the initial incident in “The Veldt”?
- THE VELDT
What is the initial incident in “The Veldt”?
The initial incident occurs when Lydia (the mother in the story) first voices her concerns to her husband George about their children’s spending so much time in the interactive nursery. The…
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- THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X
This book was told to Alex Haley by Malcolm X – would I be correct saying Malcolm X was the…
Looking at the front cover will generally list the author’s name. If you look on the spine of the book, it usually gives the title in larger print, and the author’s name below it. If the book is…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
How does Connell use foreshadowing to build suspense through out “The Most Dangerous Game”?
Connell usese foreshadowing in several places throughout “The Most Dangerous Game.” This use of a literary device that encourages the reader to feel a sense of anticipation about what will happen…
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- SCIENCE
How would you classify hydrogen and why?
Hydrogen is classified as a non-metal based on its physical properties. Metals, located to the left of the stairstep elements, have the properties of being shiny, conductive, malleable (can be made…
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- HISTORY
Progressives were groups of reformers that worked to improve social and political problems in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Many were well educated professionals from the cities. These…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies, what can we see that the characters have in common?
All of the characters in Lord of the Flies are young boys. We know that Ralph is 12 years old, and Jack and Piggy apparently are about the same age; the rest of the boys are younger. They are all…
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- HISTORY
What is that change in language that took place during the British colonial era?At the British…
This is a very interesting question as it points towards some understanding of the cultural term “hybridity,” which is very important to your area of discussion. Hybridity results from the…
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- REFERENCE
Why the student have different opinion/ judgment about the same thing they saw at the photo…
The key to your question comes in the words describing the assignment: “They were asked to write their individual experience/judgment about the picture.” Your question is why they have different…
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- AMY LOWELL
How does the speaker in the poem “The Taxi” feel about leaving the person he or she loves?
If you read the poem carefully you can see a number of different images that the poet uses to describe how the speaker in this poem feels. Just consider the first three lines: When I go away from…
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- MATH
Find The Quadratic Function That Has The Vertex (4,5) and Whose Graph Passes Through The Point…
Let f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c The point (0,4) is on the curve, then: f(0) = C = 4 ==> c= 4 The vertex V = (4,5) but we know that: xV = -b/2a = 4 ==> -b = 8a ==> b = -8a…….(1) yV = – (b^2 -…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How does indigenisation affects a country’s balance of payment?
Indigenisation is the process of replacing the use of imported goods and services in a country with the locally produced ones. This process directly affects the balance of payments by altering the…
- MATH
Trigonometry Problems(a) If Tan A = a/b, prove that “b cos 2A + a sin 2A = b” (b) If tan x =…
(a) If Tan A = a/b, prove that “b cos 2A + a sin 2A = b” Solution: Tana = a/b. So sina = a/(a^2+b^2)^(1/2) and cosa = b/(a^2+b^2)^1/2). We know that cos2A = 2cos^2-1 = 2b^2/(a^2+b^2)-1 =…
- MATH
The curve y= (m+1)*x^2 + mx + 3 and the line y = x + 1 are intercepting in two distinct points ….
y = (m+1)*x^2+mx+3 and y = x+1 are intercepting in 2 distinct points. to determine m. at the point of intercept, the y corrdinate is same and on both the curves. So (m+1)x^2+mx+3 = x+1….
- MATH
Given that cosa=-0.25 and a is in the interval (180,270) evaluate the sum sina+cosa+sin2a+cos2a
To evaluate sina+cosa+sin2a+cos2a. gven cosa = -0.25= -1/4 for a in (180 , 270). For a in the interval (180 , 270) , sina and cosa are negative. So sina = – sqrt(1- cos^2a) = -sqrt{1-(-1/4))^2}…
- MATH
Differentiate the function f(x) = ln sqrt ( 17x^2 – cosx), using the chain rule.
Let A = f(x) = ln sqrt ( 17x^2 – cos x) Let 17x^2 – cos x = y So A = ln sqrt y Let sqrt y = z => A = ln z We know that : dA / dx = ( dA / dz ) * (dz / dy ) * (dy / dx) Now ( dA / dz ) =…
- MATH
Evaluate the indefinite integral of f(x)=1/(2x^2-4) .
We can write the given expression as f(x)= 1/ (2x^2 – 4) = 1/ [(x*sqrt 2)^2 – 2^2] = 1/ [ x* sqrt 2 – 2] * [ x * sqrt 2 +2 ] = (1/4)[ 1/ ( x* sqrt 2 – 2) – 1/ (x * sqrt 2 +2) ] Now the integral of…
- MATH
Determine values of x for x^2<4x+12
First we want to group all the terms to the left hand side of the equation: x^2 – 4x – 12 < 0 Now we want to factor the equation. Two numbers that multipy to -12, and add to -4 are -6 and 2,…
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- SCIENCE
What are the basic concepts of public health?
Public health should work to make certain that the public is safe from any health concerns. As mentioned above it should work with sanitation to help prevent disease, offer vaccinations to prevent…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How does Fitzgerald develop the theme of hedonism and excess in chapter 3?
Please only ask one question per post, but feel free to ask the other question in another post when you’re able. The idea of hedonism is found throughout the entire novel, The Great Gatsby….
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- HISTORY
Which two countries were affected the most economically and demographic by the potato in the…
According to Steven J. Crouthamel, Professor and Chair of American Indian and American Studies of Palomar College, the Columbian Exchange is a concept that arose out of collaborative academic…
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- HISTORY
What first steps did colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts take to govern themselves?..
Settlers in Massachusetts, the Puritans, were wise enough to try and agree on a framework for colonial government before they even got off the boat. The Mayflower Compact, a famous original…
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- HISTORY
How did having colonies help England?
Having colonies helped England in a number of ways. Most importantly, they were used to provide the crops, goods, and raw materials that Britons needed. For example, the American colonies provided…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Does the United Nations limit its member states in terms of war??
The UN Charter does indeed say that member states may not conduct what are called wars of aggression. In other words, they may not attack other countries. On the other hand, the UN Charter…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Would double jeopardy & collateral estoppel apply: Defendant is tried and acquitted of…
I would need more specific information in order to answer this question as fully as I would like. So to start, some legal definitions of the terms in your question: 1) Double Jeopardy – to be…
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- RELIGION
What are the best deeds and quotes for the prophet Mohammed?
I think the best deeds and quotes would more or less depend upon each person, especially with regards to the best quotes, as some people will of course value some over others depending upon the…
- ERNEST HEMINGWAY
What is some information about the historical time in which Ernest Hemingway was alive, and how…
The most profound affect upon his work related to the historical era in which Hemingway lived derives from his experiences in World War II. Before the war, in high school in Oak Park, Illinois,…
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- TOLKIEN
What historical information is available about the time J.R.R. Tolkien was alive?How did this…
J.R.R. Tolkien was studying at Oxford in England when WW1 started. He fought in WW1 and lived through WW2. The Lord of the Rings trilogy was written at the end of WW2, but Tolkien himself said…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Can the US Supreme Court pass an order against the President? Have there been any such cases?Can…
If the president takes an action that is unconstitutional, the Supreme Court can certainly rule that his action must not continue. I can think of two examples right off the top of my head. First,…
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- SCIENCE
How can one escape being caught by a lie detector?How can one escape being caught by a lie detector?
Well, “lie detectors”, also known as polygraph machines, are simply devices that measure biological responses to questions/responses. Because the biological signals a body gives off – heart rate,…
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- LITERATURE
Is the philosophy of Ayn Rand relevant today?Is the philosophy of Ayn Rand relevant today?
Let’s begin with a good defiition of her philosophy. She called it Objectivism: Objectivism holds that reality exists independent of consciousness, that man has direct contact with reality through…
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- LITERATURE
Thesis helpI need help writing a thesis for my essay on why Othello acts with unjustified haste…
There are several ways to approach this assignment. You may want to focus on his flaw of trusting those close to him such as Iago. You can show how Iago’s plan created doubt in Othello’s…
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- EVERYMAN
How does the play “Everyman” relate to the doctrines of the medieval church?give examples from…
The only real action in the play Everymanis directly connected to the medieval Church. In this allegorical work, each of the characters represents the characteristic of his name (as in Everyman…
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- SCIENCE
What processes are still ongoing today between Caribbean plate and Atlantic plate?
The Caribbean and the Atlantic Plates are tectonic plates. When tectonic plates move against each other, it could lead to the formation of mountain ranges like the Himalayas or can result in…
- HISTORY
How would English die out as a language?http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/334517.stm
I am slightly confused by your question, so I have edited it to make more sense, but I hope I have not changed it too much. I guess English as we know it is constantly evolving, so that the English…
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- HISTORY
What do you believe comprises a “modern” city? Why?What do you believe comprises a “modern”…
It’s a little unclear in what context the word “modern” is being used. Ancient cities like Tenochtitlan and Baghdad might not be considered modern in some senses, but they contained irrigation…
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- THE CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Are there similarities between the wife in “Cat in the Rain” by Ernest Hemingway and Elisa in…
There certainly are some similarities. First, the wife in “Cat in the Rain” is disillusioned by her marriage to George. While she doesn’t seem to have been married as long as Elisa in Steinbeck’s…
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- HISTORY
Can somebody describe 5 changes that some women sought during the 1800’s?Can somebody describe 5…
Women were active in a number of causes in the 1800s, both on their own behalf in their search for equal rights and on behalf of other groups in our society at that time. Perhaps most memorable is…
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- SCIENCE
What is wound dehiscence? How does this happen?
The term dehiscence means a bursting open, wound dehiscence means the bursting open of a surgical wound. The sutures come loose and the structures under the wound come out of the body. A leading…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, what is an example of intolerance?
It seems to me the fact that there is little in way of understanding present in the entire town is representative of intolerance. The basic premise of the accusations of witchcraft themselves are…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In the Crucible, What is an example of reputation?
Reverend Parris might be an example of reputation. He seems so worried about how people will perceive him and his status that he fails to account for some basic realities that impact everyone in…
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- SCIENCE
What is COPD in relation to the lungs?
COPD is an acronym that means chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A chronic disease or condition is one of long standing duration occuring over many months or years. One of the things that…
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- SCIENCE
Active and passive transport labI need to design a lab to demonstrate active and passive…
You are not going to be able to do both at once. Are you looking for a demonstration? You can find YouTube demonstrations of both kinds, both passive and active transport, and copy those. If you…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
I need help with my persuasive essay about the ideals of equality and shared beliefs.What are…
This is one of those concepts, it seems to me, which is easier to believe than to explain or justify. In order to write this essay, you’ll need to think about why you “believe that every American…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, how does John Proctor show honor in any part of the story?
Throughout the play, Proctor evolves from being an ordinary man to a super human figure. He is almost divine at the end of the play. In a social setting where individuals are in dire need of…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, why was it so difficult for Proctor to admit that he and Abigail have been lovers?
This is a complex question in the play. I am not sure I entirely agree with it, but it is powerful because it strikes at the very essence of infidelity. I think that Proctor does acknowledge that…
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- HISTORY
What are at least 4 Puritan beliefs?
First of all, the Puritans formed as a group whose purpose was to “purify” the Church of England. They believed: that all humans were born evil (rather than good) and deserved eternal damnation. in…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Three examples of how interpretation of Bible verses affect the Mennonites and the Amish.
Miss Maudie makes a comment to the Mennonites as they ride through town in a wagon, getting ready to see the trial of Tom Robinson. They wore cotton sunbonnets and dresses with long sleeves. A…
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- MATH
Prove that if the probability P {A/B} = P {A}, then A and B must be independent?
If P(A/B) = P(A), arethe events A and B independent. Solution: Yes. If P(A/B) = P(A), then A and B are independent. That is the event A occurs , no matter B happens or not. Similarly B happens ,…
- SCIENCE
Cloned recombinant proteins can be expressed in eukaryotic cells. What are the properties of a…
One of the most important uses of recombinant DNA technology is the cloning of (1) random DNA or cDNA segments, often used as probes or (2) specific genes, which may be either isolated from the…
- ADOLESCENT IDENTITY REPRESENTED IN LITERATURE
What is the main theme of contemporary Young Adolescent Literature??1. Sacrifice of some man to…
The third notion of self identity seems to me to be the more dominant theme of contemporary Young Adolescent Literature. I think that adolescent literature drives itself to the basic idea of how…