What is the solution to the conflict/problem in Andrew Clements’ book Frindle?

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NICHOLAS SPARKS

What is a summary of The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks?

The Guardian, by Nicholas Sparks, is a romantic thriller featuring 29-year-old widow Julie Barenson. Four years prior, Julie’s young husband Jim died of cancer. Before his death, he wrote her a…

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SPEECH TO THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION

In Henry’s “Speech in the Virginia Convention,” what is an example of inductive argument?

Let’s begin with a definition and example of induction from a peer-reviewed academic resource, the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: An inductive argument is an argument that is intended by the…

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A WHITE HERON

What do the hunter and the white heron symbolize in “A White Heron?”

There is definitely a dichotomy or a binary opposition set up here between culture and nature. This opposition is also suggestive of the town and country duality. The White Heron represents nature….

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HISTORY

Who are the major trading partners of modern African nations?

Africa is a large continent with over fifty individual nations. The economic development and trade potential varies from place to place. South Africa is the largest producer of gold and diamonds in…

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HISTORY

Who were the major trade partners of the kingdoms of west Africa?

The major African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai had a very lucrative trade industry. By utilizing trade routes across the Sahara Desert, the kings fostered trade that made them wealthy. The…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

What does the king think about the system in “The Lady or the Tiger” by Frank Stockton?

The king in “The Lady or the Tiger” by Frank Stockton thinks that his system of justice is absolutely just and right. Though the king had taken the idea of using a public arena from neighboring…

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RELIGION

Why did John baptize (MK 1)? What did his baptism accomplish? What are the limits of his baptism?

According to Mark Chapter 1, John the Baptist fulfilled the role of the “messenger,” a person who, according to prophesy, would be sent before the Son of God (Jesus), to “prepare the way.”…

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A SOUND OF THUNDER

When Eckels returns from the world of dinosaurs, what is different from the past?

Eckels is the main character in Ray Bradbury’s “A Sound of Thunder”. He has paid a lot of money to a company, Time Safari Inc., to be sent back into the past so that he may hunt a dinosaur. The…

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

What do the Masqueraders represent in “The Masque of the Red Death”?

In the story “The Masque of Red Death”, the masqueraders are the people who were closest to Prince Prospero. They were the people who followed him and did as he wished, courtiers. That is precisely…

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MATH

Work out 18 as a percentage of 24.

Hello! One percent of something is, by definition, a one-hundredth of this “something”. In this problem, the whole “something” is 24,24, and one percent of 2424 is 24100,24100, or 0.24.0.24. How much…

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THE NECKLACE

What are some examples of allusion in the story, “The Necklace?”

It would be hard to find examples of specific allusions in “The Necklace” but there are examples of general allusions in Mathilde Loisel’s fantasies and daydreams. She thought of silent…

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FRANKENSTEIN

What is the conflict in the novel Frankenstein?

In the novel Frankenstein many conflicts arise. However, throughout the entire novel, the conflict between Victor (the creator) and his creation remains. For example, a conflict arises between…

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THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE

Who was trying to rob the bank?

A notorious criminal named John Clay is plotting to loot the Coburg branch of the City and Suburban Bank’s underground strongroom of 30,000 French gold coins worth 30,000 British pounds. Just…

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THE CRUCIBLE

When was the Crucible published?

American playwright Arthur Miller published The Crucible in 1953. The play, which dramatized the Salem witch trials of 1692-1693 (and served as an allegory for Senator Joseph McCarthy’s claim that…

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HAMLET

What advice does Polonius give to Laertes in Hamlet and how does this advice still hold true…

POLONIUS Yet here, Laertes? Aboard, aboard, for shame! The wind sits in the shoulder of your sail And you are stayed for. There, my blessing with thee. And these few precepts in thy memory Look…

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

What does the clock symbolize in “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe?

In the story, a huge black clock stands against the westernmost wall of the last room in Prince Prospero’s hall. The last room is shrouded in black velvet tapestries, and its window panes are…

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THE MONKEY’S PAW

At the end of the story, why did the knocking stop so suddenly?

One of the key features of the plot is that it is never explicitly demonstrated that the monkey’s paw has any magical powers at all. Mr. White explains this to his son Herbert early in Part II….

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In A Christmas Carol, did Marley have a lot of friends?

When the ghost of Jacob Marley visits Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve, it is clear that, like Ebenezer, Marley did not have friends. While Ebenezer praises Marley as being a good man of…

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ANIMAL FARM

How is the theme of the power of words developed in Animal Farm?

In the first chapter, Old Major gives a speech to the other animals to inspire them and encourage a revolution. He explains that man (humans) are the cause of their miseries and determines that a…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the significance of the jury deliberation in To Kill a Mockingbird?

The length of the jury deliberation for Tom Robinson’s verdict was important because of the legacy of unfair trials and injustices towards blacks during this time period. In Tom Robinson’s…

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THE GLASS MENAGERIE

Where is Laura in The Glass Menagerie?

I’m assuming you are asking this question literally. Laura and the other characters of the play are in St. Louis, Missouri. She shares a home with her brother, Tom, and her mother, Amanda. She is…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

What does nick learn about Jordan Baker after he has spent some time with her in The Great…

After he has been going around with Jordan Baker, who is a golf champion and plays in tournaments, Nick learns that she cheated in her first big tournament. As Gatsby’s neighbor, Nick has been…

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NIGHT

In Night Moishe the Beadle is deported because he was a foreign Jew. What affect did this have on…

Your question refers to Elie Wiesel’s Night, in which Moishe the Beadle is a minor character that Eliezer describes when reflecting on his childhood. Moishe the Beadle had been Eliezer’s teacher as…

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SONG OF MYSELF

What are some examples of images in Song of Myself section one?

The first image in this section is an image that will recur through the rest of the poem: “I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass” (5). The speaker’s observance of this…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, what of some examples of Atticus Finch being…

Atticus is unfailingly patient. When Scout begins to use obscene language in the hopes that he’ll realize that she’s learning it at school and thus will let her stop going to school, he ignores it…

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HISTORY

What was the conflict surrounding Oregon Territory?

The Oregon conflict emerged in the 1840s, as thousands of American settlers streamed into the Oregon Territory. This region was claimed by both the United States and Great Britain (and of course…

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THE TIGER IN THE TUNNEL

Justify the statement, “Baldeo was a brave man.”

Baldeo worked as a night watchman for the railroad company. His post was located in the precinct of India’s jungle forest. The work was highly risky given the existence of dangerous animals…

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SCIENCE

How can these conservation of energy and work energy theorems be related to each other? 2….

The work-theorem energy states that the net work done on an object or a system equals to the change of kinetic energy of that object or the system. The net work means the work of ALL of the forces…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

In Lord of the Flies, what are some of Piggy’s character traits, and what are some quotes that…

Piggy is fat and weak and not really shy about telling people about it. He tells Ralph all about his asthma and the many things he can’t do and even reveals his nickname, “Piggy.” But he is also…

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RULES OF THE GAME

What does the title “Rules of the Game” mean?

This is a great question. The title, “Rules of the Game,” can be taken in a few different ways. First, on one level it deals with the game of chess. Waverly had to learn the rules of the game in…

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THE HUNGER GAMES

What are the resources the districts provide for the capitol in The Hunger Games?

There are thirteen districts of Panem. District One manufactures luxury goods for the Capitol, including precious gems and perfumes. District Two’s industry is masonry, and people work to mine…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What does Scrooge do on Christmas day?

When Scrooge wakes up on Christmas morning, he is feeling rejuvenated and his character is completely reformed. We see evidence of this through his activities on the day, beginning with his…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What are some of Piggy’s characteristics?

Piggy is described in the novel, Lord of the Flies, as a short, heavy individual who suffers from asthma. Piggy is susceptible to verbal and physical abuse from the boys because of his…

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ANIMAL FARM

What occurred on Sunday in Animal Farm?

In Animal Farm, lots of important events take place on a Sunday. Here are some examples: In Chapter Two, the Rebellion – in which the animals overthrow Mr. Jones – occurs on a Sunday evening. Once…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In a Christmas Carol, what does Marley wear that represents his sins in life?

There are actually four ghosts in The Christmas Carol. The first ghost is that of Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s business partner, a man as stingy and unforgiving as Scrooge himself. The purpose of…

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HISTORY

What happened at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse?

The Battle of Guilford Courthouse was a clash between Continental Army and militia under the command of General Nathaniel Greene and the main body of the British Southern Army under General…

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LYDDIE

Could I have a few notes on the first chapter of the book “Lyddie”?

Lyddie is a wonderful book. I think you will like it a lot, and I definitely recommend sticking with it through more than only chapter 1. A lot happens in chapter 1. The reader is introduced to…

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THE METAMORPHOSIS

On what page of “The Metamorphosis” does Gregor’s father throw an apple at him?

At the end of chapter two (page 64), in the story “The Metamorphosis,” Gregor’s father begins throwing apples at Gregor. Although Gregor lived as a bug with his family for quite some time (by…

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HISTORY

What were some negatives to Virginia’s colonial government?

Virginia’s government was typical of most in the colonies in that it was controlled by royal governor and an assembly that was elected from a relatively small colonial elite. So from a modern…

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AN IRISH AIRMAN FORESEES HIS DEATH

Explain the content of the poem “An Irish Airman Foresees His Death.”

This poem, composed as a dramatic monologue, was written by William Butler Yeats to commemorate the valor and patriotism of Major Robert Gregory, an Irish aviator, who was a member of the gentry…

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HISTORY

what were some negatives about Virginia’s colonial government?

The colony of Virginia was first run by the Virginia Company of London, which chose a governor. In 1609, King James I issued a second charter that allowed private investors to chose a governor. At…

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HISTORY

What were some bad things about colonial Virginia’s government?

From its inception in 1607, supreme authority over the Virginia Colony rested with the King of England. In practice, however, the colony’s distance from Britain, its motherland, made it impossible…