What literary devices are used in “The Death Of The Flowers” by William Cullen Bryant?

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FAHRENHEIT 451

How could the conflict in Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 be resolved?

In Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451, the major conflict in the story is man vs. society. The government is completely focused on keeping the citizens docile and unthinking like automatons—they…

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MILKWEED

What are the internal and external conflicts in the book Milkweed?

Although the answer to this question can be up for debate, in my opinion, the internal conflict is Misha vs. identity and the external conflict is Misha vs. Nazis. An internal conflict is going on…

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Does Bottom’s transformation actually reveal a truth about his character?

Literary interpretation is always going to be a thorny premise as it is so very subjective but it would seem that Bottom’s transformation doesn’t reveal any more truth about his character than his…

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BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

In the story “By the Waters of Babylon” by Stephen Vincent Benet, what may metal be used for?

In the beginning of the story, readers are told that only priests and sons of priests are allowed to go into the Dead Places and search for metal. What’s odd is that readers are not really told…

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LAW AND POLITICS

How does the judiciary have the power to interpret the U.S. Constitution?

The judiciary has the power to interpret the United States Constitution because it took that power for itself in the case of Marbury v. Madison, decided in 1803. The Constitution itself does not…

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FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON

What is ironic about the doctors asking Charlie to write more simply in “Flowers for Algernon” by…

When the doctors ask Charlie to write more simply, this is ironic because at the beginning of the story, Charlie could barely write coherent sentences. These doctors gave Charlie a chance to become…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

“The Finch family” is not your typical Maycomb country residents, in To Kill A Mockingbird….

Atticus and his family are not typical at all in Maycomb. This does not have to do so much with their long lineage. Maycomb is a place where people have settled down for generations. What makes…

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THE OUTSIDERS

Referencing Chapter Three of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, why can’t Cherry and Ponyboy socialize…

As Chapter Three of S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders begins, Cherry and Marcia are stranded at the theater after the movie has ended, and Two-Bit offers to drive the girls home. The connection…

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THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS

What is a likely reason for the family’s absence in the short story “There Will Come Soft Rains”?

The reason for the family’s absence is stated quite explicitly in the story, prior to the fire. The family was outside when a nuclear weapon was detonated somewhere nearby. The house is introduced…

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HISTORY

Why did the Pilgrims migrate to America?

On November 11 1620, 102 pilgrims from England dropped anchor near Cape Cod in Massachusetts and, a few weeks later, established the first permanent English colony known as the ‘Plimoth…

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CHARLES

In the story “Charles” by Shirley Jackson, what are some similarities between Laurie and Charles?

In Shirley Jackson’s short story “Charles,” there are several similarities between Laurie and Charles. When Laurie starts school, he returns home and he speaks “insolently.” Similarly, Laurie…

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HISTORY

What are the key events in the French revolution and achievements of those events?

The key events of the French Revolution can usually be divided into a few large categories: Events that were causes of the Revolution Events that led to the creation of the First French Republic…

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THE LOTTERY

So I understand that the stones in the story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, are a metaphor but…

I need to disagree with the basic premise of your question because I believe you are confusing metaphors and symbols. Let’s talk about both, so you are able to use literary terms with precision…

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MACBETH

In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, when Macbeth implies that he might want Banquo as an ally, what…

In Act II, Scene 1, a brief unexpected encounter between Banquo and Macbeth occurs in which Macbeth very obviously appears to be sounding Banquo out about their becoming allies or partners. Banquo…

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SCIENCE

How do I find out how many atoms of n element using a mole (6.02X10^23)? n is any element

A mole of any material contains 6.023 x 10^23 atoms. The number 6.023 x 10^23 is also known as the Avogadro’s number. Thus 1 mole of an element will contain an Avogadro’s number (or 6.023 x 10^23)…

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HISTORY

If Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, how did he not run into the American…

On the off-chance that this is a serious question that was posted, the answer is that Christopher Columbus approached the western hemisphere hundreds of years before the American Revolution….

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YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN

What events trouble Goodman Brown on his walk home? How does Faith greet him?

On his trip home, Goodman Brown meets some of the people he’d seen the previous night in the forest. Brown had been horrified to learn that many of the town’s people, including religious figures,…

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THE OUTSIDERS

In S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders, why does Ponyboy remind Cherry that they both watch the…

In Chapter Three of S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders, Ponyboy and Cherry discover that, despite their vastly different backgrounds, and the fact that they stand respectively on opposite sides of…

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LITERATURE

In the short story, “The Birds”by Daphne DuMaurier, in the beginning Nat has a theory: what do…

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ROBERT FROST

“Out, Out” by Robert Frost: How is this poem an example of narrative poetry? How do you feel…

This poem is a narrative poem because it tells a story. Narrative poetry can also contain a plot, refer to different characters, and even involve dialogues. The characters in this poem are the boy,…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

In Richard Edward Connell’s short story The Most Dangerous Game, what words does General Zaroff…

In Richard Edward Connell’s short story The Most Dangerous Game, General Zaroff has grown weary of hunting markedly inferior beings of both the human and animal variety. Even the more skilled and…

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REFERENCE

Compare teacher’s tests to state mandated tests.

Teacher-made tests are different than state mandated tests. State mandate tests are required by the state. They are used to measure student learning and often to compare how students do in…

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THE TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO

I have to write a 7 page paper on my own thoughts on The Travels of Marco Polo and have…

The main purpose of this sort of reading response paper is simply to see if you have read the book. Thus the request for your own thoughts means that the instructor isn’t looking for some “correct”…

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SCIENCE

How would you show that sound travels in the form of waves?

A wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium, while sound may be defined as vibration that travels through a medium (such as air or water), generally in audible range (something we can…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What are the different types of irony throughout the book Lord of the Flies?

Lord of the Flies contains verbal, dramatic, and situational irony. Verbal irony is where the words mean the opposite of their intended meaning. When Ralph says, “Meetings. Don’t we love meetings?”…

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THE SNIPER

In “The Sniper”, at what time of day is the story set?

“The Sniper” is set just after sunset, on a moonlit night in Dublin in 1922. The primary way in which the time of day factors into the story is the manner in which the titular sniper is targeted…

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THE COLOR OF WATER

What did Mom do right as a parent?

James’ mother was a very strong and determined woman. Despite her early circumstances of becoming impregnated by a black boy in the South at a time when interracial relationships were considered…

JULIUS CAESAR

Two instances when Cassius helped Caesar when he was weak and was in need of support?

In Act 1, Scene 2 when Cassius is speaking to Brutus, Cassius describes two instances in which Caesar showed weakness and needed help. At one time Caesar challenged Cassius to swim across the Tiber…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What fears do the children have and how do Jack, Piggy, Percival, and Simon each attempt to deal…

In Chapter 5, the boys discuss their fears during an assembly meeting. Jack maintains that he is also scared sometimes, but has learned to put up with his fears and deal with them. Jack knows that…

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LITERATURE

How can I write a Literature Essay?

Since you have asked this question under “Literature,” I am going to focus on how to write an essay about literature, but the principles of essay-writing are the same for most kinds of essays. You…

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AMERICAN HISTORY

Who or what is the antagonist in the short story “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer?

The antagonist in a story is the character who opposes or struggles against the protagonist. In Cofer’s “American History,” Elena is the protagonist and she mostly struggles against girls at school…

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NATURE

For what age group is Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson appropriate? College? High school? Middle…

Nature by Ralph Waldo Emerson can be read by a range of age groups, but it does depend on their educational background, motivation, and the pedagogical techniques used. Emerson uses a wide range of…

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HISTORY

How do I describe the voyage of the ship and cite the events that affected the journey of the…

In September 1620, 102 settlers left England and headed to America to found a permanent settlement. The best way to describe the events of this 66-day voyage is to begin by reading a first-hand…

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NIGHT

Why does Elie Wiesel title his memoir Night? Please include text evidence.

This is a great question. Elie Wiesel does not tell the reader plainly why he called his book, night. However, there is one passage that shows how powerful and painful his first night was behind…

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THE PEDESTRIAN

What potentially harmful trends might be observed in today’s society?

I’m assuming that you are asking to compare the society in “The Pedestrian” to today’s society, so that is how I will approach your question. Not only was Ray Bradbury known for his…

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HEALTH

What are some of the long and short term effects on the respiratory system at altitude?

Environments in higher altitudes (HA) are exposed to less oxygen. This is because gravity pulls oxygen downward. Regarding the respiratory system, upon initial exposure to HA, the resting pulse…

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NIGHT

In Night, how does the relationship between author Elie Wiesel and his father change in terms of…

Early in Night by Elie Wiesel, Elie is his father’s child. His one goal is not to be separated from his father as they arrive at Birkenau and later at Buna. Elie is only fourteen years old when he…

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RELIGION

Do you believe it is accurate to say that all scientific research is conducted on the basis of…

One should never believe statements so general as to be meaningless and unprovable. One cannot make statements about “all scientific research” with knowing something about every piece of scientific…

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THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

How do the parishioners react to the veil?

When Mr. Hooper walks past the sexton, he is amazed; then, as he mounts the pulpit with a black veil, his parishioners are astonished, frightened, unnerved, confused, and appalled. Ironically,…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What prediction does Simon make for Ralph?

In Chapter 7 of Lord of the Flies Simon predicts that Ralph will “get back,” meaning that Ralph will be rescued and return home. The intuitive Simon notices that Ralph is tense as he stares at the…

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PAPER TOWNS

When does Quentin finally admit to himself that he loves Margo?

Although we strongly suspect Quentin’s love for Margo in the prologue, when Quentin says that it’s a miracle that he gets to live next door to her and that she’s “the most fantastically gorgeous…

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SCIENCE

What are genes?

Genes are made of nucleotides and are segments of DNA that code for a specific kind of protein. The order of nucleotides in genes varies within DNA from individual to individual. It is the order of…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

Explain the significance and meaning of the forest in Lord of the Flies. I’m working on a…

The forest could represent a potential paradise. The boys arrive on a deserted island with no adults. It is like a children’s Garden of Eden. (It is also a place to find fruit.) This definition…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

How is suspense created in the title of “The Most Dangerous Game?”

The title creates suspense in three ways. First, the word, “most,” is a superlative. This means that there could be nothing more than dangerous than the most dangerous. By using this word in the…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

In “Thank You, M’am,” how does Mrs. Jones show Roger to be honest?

Mrs. Jones uses three approaches to show Roger how to be honest. First, she treats him like she’s his mother, albeit a stern and caring one. When he tries to steal her purse, she kicks him in the…

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DULCE ET DECORUM EST

From what original work is the quotation “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori” derived?

One author mentions the quote and its original author in dialogue in his novel The Wasted Island (by Eimar O’Duffy). Stephen and Christopher are speaking, and Stephen asks: Is it a sweet and…

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PERSIAN LETTERS

In the Persian Letters what is the tale of the Troglodytes about and what is its significance?

A brief summary of the Troglodyte story. In The Persian Letters, the Tale Of The Troglodytes encompasses Letters XI-XIV (11-14). According to Uzbek, the Troglodytes are a damnable tribe of people…

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SCIENCE

if a 750 kg racecar slowed from 32 m/s to 15 m/s, what was the change in momentum?

Momentum of a body is the product of its mass and velocity. In this case, the mass of the racecar is 750 kg and its initial and final velocities are 32 m/s and 15 m/s, respectively. Hence, initial…

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NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS, AN AMERICAN SLAVE

What arguments against slavery did Frederick Douglass make in the Narrative of the Life of…

In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass lodges arguments against the institution of slavery. One of Douglass’s major arguments involves the use of religion as the underpinning of…