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SHERMAN ALEXIE

Is the narrator in “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona” reliable?

Generally, it’s not a bad idea to go into every piece of literature, especially those written in first-person point-of-view, with the belief that the narrator is unreliable. Since Sherman Alexie’s…

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

In “The Tell-Tale Heart,” what ritual had the narrator performed for seven successive nights?

The narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” lives with an older man, a man he claims to love, a man who “had never wronged [him].” It is possible that this man is the narrator’s father, but we never…

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THE GIVER

Who is NOT released from the community in The Giver?

The Receiver of Memory is not released from the community. Every citizen is released from the community at some point. When a person gets old enough that they consider him or her no longer…

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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

How did Virginia meet Sir Simon?

Fifteen-year-old Virginia accidentally discovers the hiding place of Sir Simon, the ghost haunting Canterville Hall, after she has been out riding with the Duke of Chesire, who is in love with her….

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BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

What are John’s special differences?

John explains how he is “special” in the very beginning of the story. First, John is the son of a priest. By itself that is meaningless. John has brothers, and they are not special. But being…

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BUSINESS

Explain political environment of business?

The political environment of business are the political factors that can affect the way in which businesses operate, the businesses that are present, the obstacles that a business may face, and the…

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THREE MEN IN A BOAT (TO SAY NOTHING OF THE DOG)

How would you describe George from Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat?

George works in a bank – although his friend J., the narrator, claims that “George goes to sleep at a bank from ten to four each day, except Saturdays, when they wake him up and put him outside…

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REFERENCE

Why can you drink a drink but not eat an eat?

The main reason you can drink a drink but not eat an eat boils down to grammar and meaning. The word ‘drink’ can be both verb and noun. A verb is a word which describes action. A noun describes a…

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SCIENCE

What three factors describe the movement of surface water in streams and in rivers?

A number of factors affect the movement of surface water in water bodies such as rivers and streams. These include wind, channel characteristics, discharge, type of obstructions, etc. Wind creates…

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SCIENCE

What are the functions of earth wire, neutral wire and switches?

In domestic electrical connections, we have three different types of wiring: live or hot wire, neutral wire and earth wire. Each electrical circuit is composed of these wires, each of which is…

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HISTORY

What animals were traded on the Columbian Exchange?

The voyages of Columbus initiated a cultural and commodity exchange that was unique in the history of the world. Two different worlds, that were previously unaware of one another, collided and much…

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WHEN WE TWO PARTED

How does the poem “When We Two Parted” build up a romantic atmosphere?

Lord Byron’s poem “When We Two Parted” is a first-person monologue spoken to the narrator’s lover. The title of the poem, “When We Two Parted,” suggests before even reading the poem that the…

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ESSAY LAB

Why is it that an appropriate quotation is an old device that works well to begin a paragraph?

Actually, I disagree with this statement and advise my students to never begin a paragraph with a quotation. In my opinion, when a paragraph begins with a quotation, the reader has no context in…

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HISTORY

Who was Thomas Edison ?

There were many famous American inventors. Thomas Edison was one of them. Most people are familiar with Edison’s invention of the light bulb and the phonograph. However, he also invented other…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Discuss the relationship between the words “law” and “justice” in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of…

The word “law” refers to the rules and regulations stipulated by a governing body and followed by a community. The word “justice” means the carrying out, or administration, of those rules on an…

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WILLIAM BLAKE

Please make comparisons between William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience with…

William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience contrasts the innocence of childhood with the corruption of adulthood. His message in this series of poems, which he also illustrated, is that…

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THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS

How does Deborah Lacks initially respond to Skloot’s request for information in The Immortal Life…

In Chapter 6 , Lady’s On The Phone, Roland Pattillo tells Rebecca Skloot that Deborah is almost fifty years old and that she still lives in Baltimore. Also, everyone in the Lacks family calls…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are some quotes that show that Friar Lawrence is a father figure to Romeo?

Just as we should consider the Nurse a parental figure to Juliet the same could be said for the Friar and Romeo. Friar Lawrence not only shows his affection for Romeo but he also gives him fatherly…

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SCIENCE

Write the name of the plant in which vegetative propagation takes place by leaves.

Vegetative propagation is an asexual mode of reproduction in plants. In this process, the propagation or reproduction takes place through vegetative parts of the plant, which include, roots, leaves…

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LINES WRITTEN IN EARLY SPRING

What is meaning of the phrase “Man has made of man” in “Lines Written in Early Spring”?

In “Lines Written in Early Spring,” the speaker is reclining in a grove, listening to birdsong and enjoying the spring flowers, when he begins to feel rather sad: he cannot help but contrast the…

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MACBETH

In Macbeth, who is truly to blame for Duncan’s death?

Macbeth is truly the one to blame for Duncan’s death. At the beginning of the play, we begin to notice that Macbeth harbors “black and deep desires” that he tries to keep away from anyone. When the…

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HISTORY

How and why was Germany allowed to annex Austria and the Sudtenland?

In the 1930s, the countries that eventually made up the Axis Powers began to take land in Europe and in Asia. Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 and China in 1937. Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935. In…

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RICHARD CORY

What poetic devices are used in “Richard Cory?”

The poetic devices used in “Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington Robinson include sound devices, repetition devices, rhyme, and rhythm. The sound devices that stand out are alliteration and consonance….

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RELIGION

How is someone’s dignity taken away from them?

There are various ways a person may have their dignity taken away from them. One way may occur with declining health. As people age or become sick, they may not be able to do things that we take…

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SCIENCE

What natural phenomena occur in the Ring of Fire more than any other area anywhere in the world?…

The Ring of Fire is an area that spans 25,000 miles in a horseshoe-shape near the basin of the Pacific Ocean. More earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire than any other place on Earth….

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ROMEO AND JULIET

When was Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet written?

Romeo and Juliet was written in 1594 and first published in 1597. The play Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous that Shakespeare wrote. Most people know the story of the two lovers from…

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FOE

How can I analyze the main characters of Foe?

Susan Barton is the main voice of the text, functioning as protagonist and narrator for much of the novel. “My name is Susan Barton, and I am a woman alone.” In the context of Coetzee’s oeuvre…

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THOMAS HARDY

How does Hardy convey Marty’s sense of despair in “The Pine Planters”?

Hardy conveys Marty’s sense of despair through descriptive imagery and other literary devices. In the poem, Marty laments that the man she is infatuated with is oblivious to her state of mind and…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

How is indoctrination present in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is centered on the friendship that develops between Bruno and Shmuel. The boys build their friendship on their similarities not their differences although the…

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REFERENCE

In the U.S. individuals are exposed to the stereotypes of what constitutes masculinity and…

The social construction of gender is a sociological concept by which one’s understanding of how one should act is based on cultural ideas rather than pure biology. In other words, as one ages, one…

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REFERENCE

What does it mean to say that gender is socially constructed? What are the expectations for…

According to many theories, gender is a social construct. This means that culture and society influence how men and women operate in the world they live in. It is not the same as sex, which is…

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A RAISIN IN THE SUN

In Act II, Scene I, why does Mama ignore Walter when she comes home? What does this show about…

When Mama enters in Act II, Scene I, she actually interrupts an intimate moment between Ruth and Walter as they ponder the problems in their relationships over a loving kiss. Immediately following…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Talk about Myrtle’s sexuality and explain how it is exposed.

We see Myrtle’s sexuality through the eyes of narrator Nick Carraway. He considers her a bit distasteful, noting that her face doesn’t have a “facet” or “gleam” of beauty, but he appreciates that…

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MATH

An ordinary die is tossed 4 times. What is the probability of getting a number greater than 4 at…

Hello! Denote the event in question as A. Consider the complementary event not A: die is tossed 4 times and each result is 4 or less. The probability of A is 1-probability of not A: P(A)=1-P(not…

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THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF

How does the author develop or reveal character? Give three examples from “The Ransom of Red Chief.”

Understanding characters’ personalities can be achieved through direct or indirect characterization. Direct characterization is when the personality or traits of a character are explicitly…

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MATH

f(x) = x+1 g(x) = 4 What is (g o f)(x)?

f(x)=x+1f(x)=x+1 g(x)=4g(x)=4 Find (gof)(x)(gof)(x) . To solve, input the function f(x) to g(x). (gof)(x)(gof)(x) =g(f(x))=g(f(x)) =g(x+1)=g(x+1) Take note that the given g(x) is a constant function. This means that…

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SCIENCE

How does the mass of a car affect its motion in regard to potential/kinetic energy?

The potential energy of an object is a function of its position and weight. The higher the object is, relative to a reference datum, the higher its potential energy. Potential energy is given as…

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THE LUMBER ROOM

Discuss how young Nicholas outwits his aunt and thus evades her attempts to confine him in a dry,…

In “The Lumber Room,” Nicholas outwits his aunt in a number of ways. When the story begins, he antagonizes her by causing her to doubt the superiority of her adult judgment. Accordingly, he…

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HISTORY

In regards to World War I, what are the risks and benefits of neutrality and foreign intervention?

When World War I began, there was a sentiment in the United States to stay out of the war. However, as events unfolded, there were risks of neutrality as well as some benefits. The risks of staying…

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THE SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON

What happens in chapters 9 and 10 in the book The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss?

In Chapter 9, the father and Fritz make a journey to the wreck of the ship, which is still stuck out on the reef. They want to bring back the animals that they had left there. First, the family…

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BABYLON REVISITED

How did events in Fitzgerald’s life help to shape “Babylon Revisted”?

There are several parallels in the narrative of “Babylon Revisited” and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s life. In fact, “Babylon Revisited” is an intensely personal story. Like Charlie and Helen, Fitzgerald…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What are some quotes from The Crucible about loyalty and honesty?

The relationship between John Proctor and his wife, Elizabeth, has been damaged by his past infidelity with Abigail Williams. Elizabeth is somewhat suspicious of him still, and even John perceives…

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THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS

What symptoms did Henrietta Lacks have before she went to the doctor for testing?

Before going to Dr. Howard Jones at Johns Hopkins for testing, Henrietta Lacks told only her closest family members about the symptoms she experienced. She told her cousins Margaret and Sadie that…

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TWO TREATISES OF GOVERNMENT

In reference to John Locke’s “Second Treatise on Civil Government,” what would a John Locke…

John Locke’s idea of a favorable government in modern times would look like a democracy. In fact, Locke is commonly referred to as “The Reluctant Democrat.” One of the major tenets of Locke’s…

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THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL

What is a good quote about freedom in the book “The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail”?

The theme of freedom arises in various conversations that take place in this play. Naturally, some of this happens in the scenes with Henry and Bailey in the jail cell. But as a Transcendentalist…

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CATHEDRAL

In Raymond Carver’s short story “Cathedral,” what is the significance of the fact that the only…

I presume that you are talking about Raymond Carver’s classic short story “Cathedral.” The short story features many of the stylistic aspects that are defining qualities for Carver’s pioneering…

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MARRIAGE IS A PRIVATE AFFAIR

Who or what is to blame for the tragedy that is Nnaemeka’s life?

First off, I believe the premise of your question is wrong. Nowhere in the text of Chinua Achebe’s short story “Marriage is a Private Affair” does it say that Nnaemeka’s life was a tragedy. In…

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FRINDLE

What is the full summary of chapter 10 of the novel Frindle ?

Judy Morgan works as a reporter for The Westfield Gazette. It wasn’t a very interesting job because not much of interest occurred in Westfield. One day a fellow worker told her that his fourth…

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A MYSTERY OF HEROISM

In English: A Mystery of Heroism by Stephen Crane, how is the main character, Collins, an…

“English: The Mystery of Heroism” is set against the backdrop of the Civil War. Collins, the protagonist, is a member of A Company, which is pinned down on the side of a hill by the relentless…