What literary devices can be found in Chapters 12-19 of To Kill a Mockingbird?

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AESCHYLUS

I need help writing a report on Aeschylus and his plays. I want to get something across about the…

Part of the answer depends on whether you are covering all seven of his plays or just the Oresteia. If the latter, you might want to focus more closely on vengeance and justice. As for a theme, all…

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FRANKENSTEIN

How does Mary Shelley’s style of writing help create horror in Frankenstein?

First and foremost, Mary Shelley’s topic is horrific, so anything else she did with style was almost second to the topic. This novel squarely fits the definition of Gothic Literature. Some of the…

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SCIENCE

What are the factors on which buoyant force acting on an object depend?

The buoyant force is the force that acts on the object submerged or partially submerged in liquid. It is always directed up (as if to push the object out) and its magnitude can be determined from…

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SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES

In what literary time period was the book Something Wicked This Way Comes written?

Something Wicked This Way Comes was written in 1962, which puts it near the end of modernism, or what is sometimes referred to as “late modernism.” It also falls into the broad category of…

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SCIENCE

An object of mass m is moving with a constant velocity v along a straight path. Find the work…

The work-energy theorem states that the work done by external force on an object equals the change of the kinetic energy of the object: W=ΔK=Kf−KiW=ΔK=Kf-Ki . Here, KiKi is the initial…

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SCIENCE

How do green plants respire in the absence of sunlight?

Plants respire at all times, whether or not there is sunlight present. Plants respire similarly to other aerobic organisms. That is, they consume oxygen and release carbon dioxide. This is the…

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ANIMAL FARM

What is the comparison between Vladimir Lenin and Old Major from the book Animal Farm by George…

Old Major, in effect, is a stand-in for V.I. Lenin. The ideas that Lenin espoused would become the foundation of the Soviet Union, much as Old Major would lay out the principles that would govern…

RAYMOND’S RUN

How does Squeaky get along with Raymond and Gretchen at the end of “Raymond’s Run”?

Squeaky will likely get along well with Gretchen and have a new appreciation of her brother. Raymond is Squeaky’s older brother, but she thinks of him as a younger brother because he is mentally…

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LITERATURE

In the poem, “To the doctor who treated the raped baby and who felt such despair,” by Finuala…

In the poem, “To the doctor…” by Finuala Dowling, the speaker is trying to tell the story of an injured baby being treated by a doctor. The family is gathered around and the speaker tells of how…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What happened to Tom Robinson as a boy in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Atticus makes a big deal at the trial about how Tom Robinson’s left arm was crippled. The trial of Tom Robinson is a big deal for Maycomb. Tom Robinson is a black man accused of raping a white…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What is the significance of the title the Lord of the Flies?

The literal Hebrew translation of the name Beelzebub is “The Lord of the Flies.” Beelzebub is another name for the Devil, and William Golding’s ominous title represents the wickedness that takes…

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HISTORY

Why would the handling of the Cuban Missle Crisis deserve praise?

The handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis deserves praise. Once President Kennedy had definite information that missile sites were being constructed in Cuba and missiles were being placed in Cuba,…

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SCIENCE

Is a hand-held boat paddle an example of a third class lever?

Yes, a handheld boat paddle is a good example of a third class lever. A lever can be thought of as a device or a simple machine, that allows us to multiply our effort and thus, move loads through…

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MAYA ANGELOU

How can I analyze the poem “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou stanza by stanza?

Maya Angelou’s poem “Phenomenal Woman” is about pride in oneself. In this poem, her speaker is proud of the way she looks and the way she is, even though it is not traditional. In the first…

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LYDDIE

What happens to Lyddie’s family after the bear attack in Lyddie?

Lyddie’s family is broken up after the bear attack. Lyddie’s family is in their small cabin on the farm when a bear comes in through an improperly fastened door. Lyddie immediately springs to…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

How is language used to exert power in The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare?

In The Merchant of Venice, language relates to power in a number of ways. Shylock is an example of a person who understands how to wield language to exert strength. When he talks to Bassanio about…

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HISTORY

What did Medieval Christians believe was the key to salvation?

The short answer to the question of salvation in the Middle Ages is that Christians were expected to do exactly what the Roman Catholic Church directed them to do. The church claimed to have the…

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OF MICE AND MEN

When George learns of Curly’s wife’s death what does he do in Of Mice and Men?

When George realizes that Curley’s wife is dead, he feels that the others must be told what has happened so that they do not think he has had any part in the death, but only after he goes in the…

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LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

Is Mary Maloney guilty? What might she be guilty of doing?

Whether or not Mary is guilty of anything depends on what you are accusing her of. Is she guilty of killing her husband? Yes. Now comes the tricky part of her guilt though. Is Mary Maloney…

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HOW MUCH LAND DOES A MAN NEED?

What does Pahom do to please or bribe the Bashkirs?

When Pahom met the Bashkirs, he informed them that he was there to acquire some land. His objective made the Bashkirs happy, and they welcomed him warmly. They ushered him into the best tent and…

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ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD

What mood does the cluster of images in the first stanza create?

Overall, the images in the first stanza of Thomas Gray’s “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” create a mood of melancholy, tiredness, and finality. There are four main images here, one in each…

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THE DECAMERON

What are some factors that led to shifts in Boccaccio’s Italy?

Giovanni Boccaccio lived during the beginning of the Italian Renaissance, which was a period of significant change in Italy, as well as in the rest of Europe. Disease and changes to the European…

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THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF

In “The Ransom of Red Chief,” why do Bill and Sam decide on the town of Summit for their scheme?

At the beginning of the story, Sam, who is the narrator, gives several reasons why he and Bill choose Summit for their kidnapping scheme. As Sam says in the text: There was a town down there, as…

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HISTORY

How did life change for the skilled worker during the industrial revolution?

During and after the Industrial Revolution, many skilled laborers found their work was no longer marketable due to the invention of machines which could perform the same tasks. For weavers,…

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SCIENCE

What causes the Earth to move?

For objects moving with constant velocity, nothing is “causing” the object to move – there is no absolute movement, it all depends on your reference frame.Now, if there is a change in the object’s…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In what part of Fahrenheit 451 does it show isolation?

To be isolated means that someone is separated from everyone else. Montag seems to be psychologically isolated throughout most of the story because he goes against what the majority of his society…

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SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT

What is Orwell’s attitude towards the Buddhist priests?

In “Shooting an Elephant,” Orwell’s attitude to the Buddhist priests is uniformly negative. As a colonial policeman in Burma, he admits to being hated by those he polices, as he comments in the…

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HISTORY

Where was the Civil War fought?

The Civil War was mostly (except for some naval engagements) fought in the continental United States, in what military historians divide into two “theaters” of war. The first, in the east,…

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ANTON CHEKHOV

What is being satirized in Chekhov’s story “The Lottery Ticket”?

In his short story “The Lottery Ticket,” Anton Chekhov satirizes people’s inability to maintain their contentment or to generate their own happiness. With irony, Chekhov begins his story by…

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HENRY IV, PART I

What Shakespeare play is “give the devil his due” from?

This phrase is from Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1. Henry IV, Part 1 is part of a series of history plays tracing the career of Prince Henry, also known as Prince Hal, who would eventually become…

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NIGHT

In the first chapter of Elie Wiesel’s Night, how does Moshe the Beadle change?

Moshe the Beadle is a key character in the first chapter of Elie Wiesel’s memoir, Night. He is an eccentric man who draws the attention of young Elie. After Elie’s father forbids him from…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

When did Gatsby get pulled over in The Great Gatsby?

In Chapter 4, Gatsby is telling his fabricated life story to Nick, speeding from West Egg into New York City, when he is stopped by a police officer. Gatsby must have been going quite fast, as…

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APOLOGY

In what ways does Muhammad Ali fulfill a Socratic function in today’s society? Compare and…

In Plato’s version of the trials of Socrates, titled “Apology,” Socrates responds to accusations of the court of Athens put against him for corrupting the local youth. Socrates has spent his…

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THE SNIPER

What ruse does the “Republican” sniper use to shoot the other sniper?

In Liam O’Flaherty’s short story, “The Sniper,” a soldier is alone on a rooftop in the middle of a street battle during the Irish Civll War. The sniper is a “Republican,” meaning he sides with the…

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1984

Name the technological devices used in 1984.

In 1984, Orwell describes a number of technological devices which are used by the people of Oceania. Here’s a list: Telescreen: these screens are installed in the homes of party members and are…

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HISTORY

Did Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcom X have children, and were they friends?

Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X both had children. King had four children with his wife, Coretta Scott King— Yolanda Denise, Martin Luther III, Dexter Scott, and Bernice Albertine. Malcolm…

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A WAGNER MATINEE

What does the description of the letter the narrator receives at the beginning of the story tell…

The letter from Uncle Howard that the narrator receives just one day before her Aunt Georgianna is to arrive in Boston comes “worn and rubbed” as if it had been “carried for some days in a…

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GATHERING BLUE

What is a quote that shows Matt using dialect in Gathering Blue?

Lowry creates an interesting dialect for Matt. The people of the village, including Vandara and Kira, speak with typical grammar, although they use words unique to their society, such as cott and…

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HISTORY

How did the Anne Frank diary beame so famous?

A diary is usually a very personal and a very private document. However, the entire world knows about Anne Frank’s diary. There are reasons why this happened. Anne Frank’s father, Otto Frank,…

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SCIENCE

List the main functions of RAM?

RAM or Random-Access Memory is a type of computer data storage and stores the files that are in use while the computer is running. These files may include various programs such as operating system,…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

In “The Devil and Tom Walker” by Washington Irving, what would be a good general statement about…

A good general statement about Tom would probably refer to his personality and demeanor, but a better statement would evaluate this as well as his role in the plot and his contribution to the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Jem tells Scout that when he retrieved his pants from the Radleys they…

This is an example of personification. Personification is a type of figurative language where something inanimate is described as animate or given human-like qualities. In this case, the quote can…

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OF MICE AND MEN

In what ways does Steinbeck present the good/bad in George (whether through language techniques,…

George in Of Mice and Men is basically good. He takes care of a friend in a world where most of his peers are solitary. He allows a new friend to share their dreams. His honest pursuit of the…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

What are some quotes where Jay Gatsby communicates that he wants Daisy back?

Although we first learn of Gatsby’s interest in Daisy from Jordan, when she tells Nick that Gatsby would like Nick to invite Daisy over to his house and allow Gatsby to come over, Gatsby himself…

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SCIENCE

What are the causes of population change?

Population, in the simplest terms, means how many organisms live in an area or a given geographic region. In the case of human beings, we generally determine the population of a given region by a…

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RELATIONSHIPS

What are some effects of intimate relationships on well-being?

According to the University of Minnesota Health Center, the effects of relationships on well-being vary depending on the quality of the relationship. Being in a positive, happy, supportive…

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THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

What are three of Walter Mitty’s secret lives?

Only three huh? Walter Mitty imagines himself in more than three lives, but I’ll pick three. One of the imaginary lives that Walter imagines himself in is as killer being interrogated in a court…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

What is the main conflict in “Thank You M’am” and how is it resolved?

The main conflict in “Thank You, M’am” is Roger’s internal conflict of whether or not to run away. The initial conflict in the story is a character vs. character conflict between Roger and…

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HISTORY

According to the Progressives who deserves greater protection, laborers or capitalists?

The Progressives believed the laborers deserved greater protection because the capitalists had most of the power. The Progressives wanted to reduce the power of the capitalists while increasing the…