What properties make gasoline a good coolant?
- A CHRISTMAS MEMORY
In “A Christmas Memory,” what does the phrase “rather like hearts, a lost pair of kites hurrying…
Truman Capote describes his raw emotions at the end of his short story “A Christmas Memory.” He writes, “As if I expected to see, rather like hearts, a lost pair of kites hurrying toward…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Who calls a meeting of the animals in Orwell’s Animal Farm?
Animal Farm is an allegory. An allegory is a story that can be read on two different levels and the characters usually represent something else. Since the novel is an allegory of the Russian…
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- SCIENCE
Why does an aluminum sheet have a shiny and dull side?
The difference in the appearance of the two sides of the aluminum foil is simply due to its thickness and the manufacturing process. Aluminum foils are prepared by passing aluminum metal (along…
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- HISTORY
How did Federalists and Republicans agree and differ in dealing with foreign policy?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans differed on many things. This included their views on foreign policy. However, there also were some foreign policy ideas on which they agreed. One area of…
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- SCIENCE
What is the importance of the capillarity of water?
Capillarity is sometimes referred to as capillary action. Capillary action is ability of a liquid, such as water, to rise up or fall down a narrow space such as tube without the assistance of…
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- BUD, NOT BUDDY
In the novel Bud, not Buddy, what does Bud learn about friendship, himself, and other people?
Bud gains perspective throughout the novel and learns many important lessons about friendship and self-identity. Bud learns that friends are instrumental throughout life, and their support can…
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- SCIENCE
A gust front, also known as an outflow boundary, is created when air that has been cooled by a thunderstorm sinks rapidly. When this air gets to the ground it spreads out, creating the gust front…
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- THE MAN TO SEND RAIN CLOUDS
Who is Teofilo in “The Man to Send Rain Clouds”? A. a Roman Catholic missionary B. Louise’s…
The correct answer to this question is (C) an old Pueblo Indian who has died before the story opens. The story opens on Ken and Leon, Teofilo’s grandsons, discovering the old man’s body under a…
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- THE COLOR PURPLE
How important is the making of clothes and other fabric items to the development of plot and…
In Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, the main character Celie spends much of her life persecuted by her husband, Mr.___. He is abusive to her both physically and mentally. When she finally breaks…
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- ANIMAL FARM
How did the pig’s lives compare to those of the other animals as illustrated in the novel, Animal…
The pigs lived lives of luxury and privilege while the other animals had to make do with the bare essentials. They were, most times, hungry and cold, even worse off than they had been during Jones’…
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- SCIENCE
Why does friction occurs when two surfaces are in contact?
Friction, in simplest terms, is a force that opposes motion. It occurs when two surfaces are in contact with each other. Friction occurs due to the roughness of the surfaces in contact. Even if a…
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- THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS
What is revealed about the relationship between Bruno’s grandparents?
In Chapter 8, Bruno recalls the events that took place on the last Christmas he spent with his grandparents. Bruno says that his father wears his fancy new uniform on Christmas Day, and the…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
What are 5 important events that happened in Leper’s life in A Separate Peace?
Leper is an introvert and a misfit at Devon school. He’s a minor character who symbolizes what happens in the wake of Phineas and Gene’s dramatic adventures. As Phineas and Gene are competing with…
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- THE LOTTERY
In “The Lottery,” what were some ideas that Tessie Hutchinson included in her protests which…
Tessie Hutchinson seems cheerful from the time she arrives for the lottery drawing. She makes light of the ritual when her husband’s name is called for the first drawing. “Get up there, Bill,”…
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- MACBETH
Duncan is murdered by Macbeth. Macbeth had his ambition piqued by his encounter with the witches, and his wife is relentless in urging him to carry out the killing. The murder occurs between the…
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- BARN BURNING
In “Barn Burning,” how does Sarty’s character change and grow?
In William Faulkner’s “Barn Burning,” the character Sarty experiences great growth throughout the story. He begins as a child who is fearful of his father–both disappointing him and incurring his…
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- SCIENCE
What happens to potential energy when a ball is tossed into the air?
Potential energy is a form of energy that is related to an object’s position. It can be mathematically expressed as: P.E. = mgh Where P.E. is the potential energy, m is mass of the object, h is its…
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- HISTORY
What was the North’s perspective on Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and what were the book’s effects on the…
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin had a powerful effect on the north and helped sway public and political opinion against slavery. It is the highly sentimental story of Tom, a…
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- SCIENCE
As global temperature rises, this would cause the polar ice caps to melt. Explain how this…
One can think of global ocean conveyor belt as the movement of warm surface water towards the poles and the movement of colder water (near the ocean floor) towards the equator. This constant motion…
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- PARADISE LOST
As announced in the first five lines of Paradise Lost, what is Milton’s subject? What is his…
As written in the first five lines of Paradise Lost, poet John Milton’s subject is the Fall of Man and then Man’s redemption through Jesus Christ. Milton immediately informs the reader that the…
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- SCIENCE
I am building a model plane. Is there a type of finish that I can put on my balsa wood plane to…
Air resistance is sometimes referred to as air drag. Air resistance is caused by the air particles through which an object, such as a plane, moves through or flies through. The air particles create…
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- LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM CITY JAIL
In his opening paragraph of his letter, King says that he rarely pauses to answer criticisms, but… 1 image
In the opening paragraph of Martin Luther King’s speech “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” King states that he rarely replies to criticisms because if he were to answer every criticism, it would…
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- MACBETH
Where did Malcolm and Macduff meet in Act 4, Scene 3? I need a specific location.
Macduff has fled Scotland for England to urge Malcolm to gather his army and return home to overthrow Macbeth as soon as possible. He finds Malcolm at the English court, where he is enjoying the…
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- BLUES AIN’T NO MOCKINGBIRD
In “Blues Ain’t No Mockingbird,” what might have happened if Grandaddy Cain were not to have come…
If Grandaddy Cain were to not have returned home, it is probable that the two men filming for the government would not have left the property for some time because they have ignored Granny’s…
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- MACBETH
Why does Shakespeare have Macbeth display certain admirable traits at the end of The Tragedy of…
In Macbeth, Macbeth develops and changes drastically throughout the course of the play. He begins as a noble warrior for Scotland and ends as a tyrant and murderer. At the end of the play, Macbeth…
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- BERNARD MALAMUD
How is the title of “The Prison” by Bernard Malamud relevant to the story?
The title “The Prison” is appropriate on a myriad of levels, for Tommy is trapped in a series of mental and sociological prisons, one nesting snugly within the next. First, he feels trapped in…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What does Jem teach Dill to do in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Jem taught Dill to swim. Dill is a summer neighbor. He comes to Maycomb every summer to stay with his Aunt Rachel. He is best friends with Jem and Scout, and they are inseparable all summer….
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- MATH
In a pack of 90 cards, each card was marked with a different number among 110 to 199. A card was…
Take note that probability is a measure/estimate that an event is likely to happen. To compute, apply the formula: number of favorable outcomes P(A) =…
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- PREJUDICE ACROSS AMERICA
In Prejudice Across America by James Waller, what is the path to racial reconciliation?
James Waller includes a good number of comments on how to arrive at the path to racial reconciliation in the United States. Some common steps on the path to reconciliation include freedom to…
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
What are ten songs that could describe Freak the Mighty? Why?
What a fun project! The best list would be one that you put together yourself with the different themes from Freak the Mighty such as friendship, overcoming obstacles, growing up, and…
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- LE MORTE D’ARTHUR
What is an example of an archetype portrayed in Le Morte d’Arthur?
There are a number of ways one can discuss archetypes as they relate to the Arthurian legend portrayed in Le Morte d’Arthur. One can examine specific archetypes represented by characters in the…
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- HISTORY
Was the U.S justified in limiting the civil liberties of its citizens during World War I?
This question refers to the Espionage and Sedition Acts that were passed during America’s involvement in World War I. The Espionage Act of 1917 was not very controversial. It called for the…
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- DOCTOR FAUSTUS
How could one interpret Doctor Faustus from Christopher Marlowe’s play of the same name as a…
A tragic hero is one who has both good and bad qualities, but inevitably allows their negative qualities to cause their downfall. The literary term for this fatal flaw is “hamartia.” While…
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- SCIENCE
What is the molality of a solution of 25g of toulene dissoved in 250g of benzene?
Molality is a measure of concentration of a solution, expressed as moles of solute per kilogram of solvent. Toluene is the solute. It has the chemical formula C7H8 and its molar mass is 92.14 grams…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Where does Queen Mab travel and how in Romeo and Juliet?
Queen Mab travels through lovers’ brains while they sleep in her special carriage. Mercutio describes the fairy queen, Queen Mab, in a fanciful monologue. In Mercutio’s version, Mab travels…
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- REFERENCE
What is the plot of the movie Life of Pi and what is the psychological aspect behind the movie or…
The movie, and the book, Life of Pi tells the story of a boy named Pi and his battle for survival while aboard a life boat. The story begins in Pondicherry, and readers/viewers see into Pi’s life….
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- UTILITARIANISM
What does Utilitarianism suggest about the distribution of wealth in society? Why do Libertarians…
Neither Utilitarianism nor Libertarianism are monolithic, and thus different representatives of these traditions advocate somewhat different economic systems. In Libertarianism, absolute freedom of…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
In utilitarianism what is a “utility monster,” and what is the general concern that the idea of…
Classical utilitarianism as a philosophy was introduced by Jeremy Bentham in An Introduction of the Principles of Morals and Legislation, published in 1789. The theory contends that the best moral…
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- PHILOSOPHY
What does it mean to say that Utilitarianism places everything on the same “scale of value”? And…
When we say that utilitarianism places everything on the same scale of value, we are saying that everything that brings people happiness or pleasure is equally valuable. There are no kinds of…
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- DONALD JUSTICE
In “The Poet at Seven” by Donald Justice, why does the boy want to go home if it appears he will…
The final lines do not suggest that the boy will be abused on the way home. Instead, he is hoping that someone who loves him will notice that he is missing, come and find him, and encourage him to…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are the basic principles of utilitarianism and libertarianism?
Although some people see utilitarianism and libertarianism as closely related, I would argue that they are actually rather different from one another. Libertarianism is based on the idea that…
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- KANT, IMMANUEL
According to Immanuel Kant what is the difference between duty and inclination and why is it…
For Immanuel Kant, the moral value of an action has nothing to do with what a person does. Actions themselves are not good or bad. In addition, the results of the action do not determine whether…
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- AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS
In the book Around the World in 80 Days, why were the men at the club convinced that Mr. Fogg had…
The five men who were involved in the bet were skeptical of his success from the start of the book, so their initial doubt helped to encourage their doubt by the end of the story as well. Chapter…
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- AFTER TWENTY YEARS
Wha type of irony is found in the story “After Twenty Years”?
- Henry’s story “After Twenty Years” is an example of situational irony. The main ironic twist occurs at the very end. ‘Silky’ Bob realizes that he has traveled a thousand miles to meet his old…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What is meant by the phrase “Effects of War?”
The phrase “effects of war” has many meanings. When considering the effects of war, we must consider the economic, political, social, and psychological impacts. All wars have a financial cost….
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Harper Lee present the differences between children and adults in the passage, “Because…
In Chapter 20, Dolphus Raymond shares his Coca-Cola with Dill outside of the courthouse to settle Dill’s stomach. Dolphus tells Dill that he isn’t “thin-hided” for reacting the way he did when Mr….
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How are dreams significant in Of Mice and Men? What messages and ideas does Steinbeck convey…
In Of Mice and Men, Lennie and George are sustained in their hard and uncertain lives as ranch hands by their dream of owning their own small farm. When Lennie asks, “George, how long’s it…
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- SCIENCE
Why does an argon atom has 0 valency but an iron atom has two valency?
Valency is a measure of the combining capacity of an element. It is given in terms of the number of electrons an element is able to share or donate or accept to achieve a fully filled electronic…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How could I write a monologue of up to at least 250 words for Tituba in The Crucible?
If you are writing a monologue for Tituba, a character in Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, one of the most influential aspects of your monologue will be where you decide to place the monologue…
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- SCIENCE
What properties make gasoline a good coolant?
The term coolant refers to a substance that helps draw heat away from an object. A coolant needs to have a high thermal capacity so that it can absorb a large quantity of heat with a small increase…
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