What is your view on the Hebrew Bible? Give examples of proof from the reading.What do you is…
- RELIGION
What is your view on the Hebrew Bible? Give examples of proof from the reading.What do you is…
I wonder if you can be more specific about what you mean when you use the term “Hebrew Bible”. In the Christian tradition, the Hebrew Bible may refer to the Old Testament which usually begins with…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is the result of us demonizing Muslims?What is the result of us demonizing Muslims?
It is hard to know what the result of American anger towards Muslims will be. It is not the sort of thing where we see a clear result two days later. When I see American attitudes towards Muslims,…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
In Pride and Prejudice, when does Elizabeth confront Mr Darcy about interfering with the…
This part of the novel comes in Chapter 34 after Mr. Darcy finally gets his act together and proposes to Lizzie Bennet for the first time. Of course, the manner of Darcy’s proposal leaves a lot to…
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- WE REAL COOL
What are the main themes in “We Real Cool”?
I assume that you are talking about Gwendolyn Brooks’ poem by this name. In that poem, the main theme is that a certain group of young men (presumably a subset of African American young men) has…
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- ESSAY LAB
What personal characteristics do you think are necessary to succeed in AVID school and in life in…
Ultimately, I think you will need to weigh your own opinions on this issue and determine for yourself what appears to be the most necessary. I would suggest, however, that the characteristics for…
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- BIRCHES
I am writing a paper about Robert Frost’s poem Birches, is this a good thesis? Robert Frost’s…
Frost’s “Birches” is a poem rich in language and meaning. I like your idea to explore the relationship between imagination and reality. We see much of that as the speaker describes the trees bent…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Do you support the decision of the United States not to sign the treaty creating the…
Technical note: the US did sign this treaty under Pres. Clinton but it has not been ratified by the US Senate. Personally, I’m torn on this one. On the one hand, it seems like it would be important…
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- TEACHERS
What personal characteristics do you think are necessary to succeed in an AVID school?What…
If we examine the acronym, the answer might be present. The idea of “Achievement Via Individual Determination” is a powerful concept in helping to determine one’s success in school. The idea of…
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- HAMLET
In Hamlet, what are the main characteristics of Prince Hamlet?
Let’s discuss a few of the main characteristics of this very complex character. a) He is indecisive. He cannot bring himself to kill Claudius, even though he has discovered that Claudius killed…
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- 1984
Does it seem that this could actually be done by a government? Give some examplesWinston’s job is…
Nowadays, it would be very hard for a government to do this because all of the facts from the old days would be out there all over the internet and could not be so easily destroyed. So this would…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
To make or occur effective communication between two person, which one is most important. 1….
For effective communication to occur between two people all of the five requirements listed in the question are important. However, the firs one – that is, similar mutual code – is the most…
- TARTUFFE
Explain the vices or problems Tartuffe represents and explain whether or not Tartuffe is the…
Tartuffe is an extremely entertaining, satirical play, written by Moliere, a famous playwright with a flair for comedy–with the purpose of pointing out the foibles of society. In this case,…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Why did the friend get angry?One friend (John) wrote an email to his close friend. In that…
If I understand the nature of the question correctly, it seems to me that part of the reason why the friend got angry was because the sarcasm over email did not translate properly. There are times…
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- LITERATURE
How can the author’s biography affect his work?
In general, one can make the argument that an author’s life impacts their work and style. If it is accepted that a writer writes what is seen and what is experienced, then this becomes the…
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- THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
What is the primary theme to be learned from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time?
The novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is primarily about the importance of self-discovery. Christopher goes on a mission to find out who killed his neighbor’s dog Wellington,…
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- THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
What does the author, Ernest Hemingway, do to make the novel, The Old Man and the Sea,…
I’m guessing there could be quite a few answers to this question; however, when you narrow it down to style, I think the one answer would have to be Hemingway’s simple writing style in The Old Man…
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- MATH
Permutations with some identical items Ten students have been nominated for the positions of…
Without the Norman twins, the number of permutations would be ^10P4^10P4 =10!(10−4)!=10.9.8.7=5040=10!(10-4)!=10.9.8.7=5040 However, whenever both the twins are running, they double the permutations as there…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How do we as a society demonize others?How do we as a society demonize others?
I think that we do demonize others, but I think that just about any society ever made does this as well (so it’s not something that is peculiar to us). I think that we tend to demonize others by…
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- MATH
When area of a circle becomes 1/4 by how much does circumferance decrease
The area of a circle is given by A= pi*r^2. The circumference of a circle is given by C= 2*pi*r. If the area of the circle is reduced to ¼ of the original area, there is a change in the radius. If…
- MATH
Where do the graphs y=x^2+4-2 and y=2x-3 intersect?.
Let the point where the two graphs intersect be (X,Y). Now (X,Y) lies on both the graphs. Therefore X^2 + 4X -2 = 2X -3 => X^2 + 4X -2X +3 -2= 0 => X^2 + 2X +1 =0 Solving the quadratic…
- MATH
If log 8 = 3, how to find the value of log 32
Given log8 = 3. To find log 32. Solution: log8 = 3. 8 = a^3 where a is the base of log. So a = 2 is the base of log. 32 = 2^5. 32 = 2^5 log2 (32 )= log 2 (2^5) = 5. So if log8 = 3, then log32 =5.
- THE SCARLET LETTER
What metaphors does Hawthorne establish for Chillingworth’s probe in The Scarlet Letter?Chapter 10
In chapter ten of The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne depicts Chillingworth as anything but the kindly doctor so many in the town once considered him. Instead, he uses a series of metaphors to describe…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How might rival political parties be advantageous for a democracy?How might rival political…
The reason for this is that you have to have various options for people to vote on in order to have a true democracy. Imagine if your options in the next presidential election were Pres. Obama and…
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- MATH
Which number added to its square gives 8?
Let x be the number and its square = x^2. The number’s square added to itself = x^2+x which is 8. Therefore x^2+x = 8 which is a quadratic equation. Therefore (x+1/2)^2 -(1/2)^2 = 8 (x+1/2)^2 =…
- SCIENCE
Which are the enzymes that do protein digestion?
Protein in our digestive system is broken down into components that can be absorbed by our body with the help of two enzymes, pepsin which is present in our stomach and trypsin which is present in…
- THE LOTTERY
In “The Lottery”, identify how irony is used.
You have asked more than one question so I have edited it down to only one question, per enotes rules. However, this is a very interesting topic. Of course, irony comes into its own in this…
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- SCIENCE
What is the difference between the spasm of a muscle and myoclonus?
A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle. This is also known as a cramp. It usually occurs suddenly and though it does not last for too long, a spasm period can be painful. A…
- MATH
Solve for x, 3x+2y+z=7, 8x+9y+z= 32none
(1) 3x+y+z=7 (2) 8x+9y+z=32 mutiply 8 to equation (1) which will give you: 24x+8y+8z=56 now multiply 3 to equation (2):…
- SCIENCE
Why do kidney patients need sodium bicarbonate tablets?
The kidneys play a role of eliminating the acids that are produced when proteins and fats are digested. When the kidneys are not doing this, it increases the acid levels in the blood which can be…
- SCIENCE
SONAR was originally an acronomy for the phrase SOund Navigation and Ranging. It is essentially like radar, except that it uses sound pulses and is used underwater. When I say that it is like…
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- THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
What kind of conflict is going on towards the end of Chapter 2 in The Secret Life of Bees?…
The correct answer would be both. The external conflict was outwitting the police and escaping without getting caught. The internal conflict was within Lily. She knew how much trouble she would be…
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- ESSAY LAB
What is the difference between editing and revising when doing an essay?
In the writing process, revising is the general category for the step after writing the rough or first draft. This step is composed of editing and proofreading. Editing can be done by the…
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- SCIENCE
What does 3g in mobile phones mean?
3G stands for third generation in the realm of telecommunication. It is a set of technologies that allows many more features to be added to mobile phones and increases the operations that can be…
- A DOLL’S HOUSE
How does A Doll’s House exemlify the theme of manipulation and in what ways?
If by manipulation, you mean “to control or play upon by artful, unfair or insidious means” (Merriam-Webster definition), the only character who really fits this description is Krogstad. He…
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- HAMLET
What is the literal meaning of the metaphor “For it is as the air, invulnerable” found in Hamlet?
This is a passage that is found in Act I, Scene 1. The words are spoken by Marcellus as he and the others are watching the ghost. The word “invulnerable” means “unable to be hurt” or something…
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- MOCKINGJAY
How would you describe one of the main settings in Mockingjay?
There are several main settings in Mockingjay. The first is District 13, where the rebels are staying, training, and planning the war. It is all underground, and everything is tightly controlled….
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- PHYSICS
What is the uncertainty principle?
The uncertainty principle was proposed by Werner Heisenberg and it has many implications. The relation between measuring the momentum and location of a body is famously described by Heisenberg as…
- THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
What is a major strength of this novella?In the novella The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest…
One of the strengths of The Old Man and the Sea is the narratorial structure. A third person limited narrator tells the tale of Santiago’s luck gone bad through the perspective and consciousness of…
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- TEACHERS
What the teacher is trying to accomplish by this activity.What is the purpose of all those…
First of all, these are called tandem learning activities in which two students (one of higher skill than the other also known as an MKO) is able to formally organize his or her thoughts in order…
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- THE JOY LUCK CLUB
In “A Pair of Tickets” from The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, as a whole, how does the setting…
In “A Pair of Tickets,” Jing Mei Woo and her father are on their way to China to meet with long lost family. First, the father meets with his aunt, and then they go on to be re-united with the…
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- MATH
In congruent triangles what is SAS?
In congruent triangles, SAS is one way of proving that the triangles are congruent. There are many ways to prove that two triangles are congruent and this is one of them. SAS means Side Angle…
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- MATH
How can I find the area of triangle with sides 6,8 and 10 without angle being given.
To find the area of a triangle we need its height and the base. In the question given if we have a look at the lengths of the sides given, we see that 6^2 + 8^2 = 36 + 64 = 100 = 10^2. As the three…
- HENRY
What is ironic about the ending of O’Henry’s short story “One Thousand Dollars?”
I think that there is a little bit of irony in the end of this story. Specifically, I think that the attitudes of Tolman and Sharp, the lawyers, toward Gillian are ironic. This is because they…
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- MATH
What is the value of a and b is 3+a, 7, 8b and a+2b are terms of AP
If a(n) represents the nth term of given AP: a1 = 3 + a a2 = 7 a3 = 8b a4 = a + 2b As these terms are in AP, the difference between consecutive terms is equal. Thus a2 – a1 = a3 – a2 Substituting…
- MATH
Is the integral of 3x^2+6x+4 the same as that of 6x^2+3x+4?
No, integral of the given two functions are not same: Integral of 3x^2 + 6x + 4 is: x^3 + 3x^2 + 4x Integral of 6x^2 + 3x + 4 is: 2x^3 + 1.5x^2 + 4x
- MATH
What is the differential of 12x^4+5x^9
Given: f(x) = 12x^4 + 5x^9 f'(x) = 12*4x^3 + 5*9x^8 = 48x^3 + 45X^8
- THE NECKLACE
What is a good quote that shows how internal conflict was Madame Louisel’s ulitmate downfall?I…
From the beginning of “The Necklace,” the reader is informed that Madame Loisel is unhappy with her life; she finds her life as a middle class wife extremely hard. She believes that her beauty…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Marie Antoinette Film Tie-InSo, I am going to show my Grade 12 students the film Marie Antoinette…
I haven’t seen this film, but it never hurts to give students both sides of the story and have them learn to think for themselves. I will never forget my students’ response when we traveled to…
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- THE LEAP
What is the dialogue part of the short story “The Leap” by Louise Erdrich?
This is an interesting question because there are no direct dialogue passages in “The Leap.” There are, however, indirect dialogue passages. Dialogue is the exchange of direct comments between…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
Is Holden right that there is something wrong with the other boys at Pencey, or is there…
Strong question. I think it’s really dependent on how one sees Holden. On one hand, if Holden is seen as the one who has problems or is seen as a social misfit, then maybe he is the one with the…
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