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SOCIAL SCIENCES

How would you compare and contrast behaviorism and social learning theory?

Behaviorism and social learning are two theories about how people learn. Since the originator of social learning, Albert Bandura, was a behaviorist by nature, there are similarities that exist…

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THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

In the poem “The Road Not Taken” – why does the poet describe the wood as yellow? Is it related…

In this poem, “wood” means wooded area or a forest. The fact that Frost describes it as “yellow” is significant. It most likely refers to the color of the leaves. If they are yellow, this indicates…

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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

What does the Declaration of Independence say?

The Declaration begins by describing the purpose of government. It argues that all men have basic rights, and that the purpose of government is to protect these rights–“life, liberty, and the…

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ROBINSON CRUSOE

How does Robinson Crusoe get provisions such as guns and gunpowder?

Robinson Crusoe finds himself the sole survivor of a shipwreck, stranded on a deserted island. Intrepid and resourceful, he quickly realizes that if he is to survive, he needs to salvage as much as…

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SCIENCE

Why don’t most of the gases in the earth’s atmosphere Contribute to the greenhouse effect

Nitrogen gas (N2) and oxygen gas (O2) are the most abundant gases within Earth’s atmosphere. Nitrogen gas and oxygen gas are not greenhouse gases because they are symmetrical. According to…

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SCIENCE

Calculate the subatomic particles for isotopes: Al

Subatomic particles are small particles found in atoms. The three main subatomic particles are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Isotopes are different forms of the same element. The isotopes of an…

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THE KITE RUNNER

What was Amir’s terrible act or non-act?

In Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner, Amir is haunted by a childhood decision, which ends up motivating many of his adult decisions. This decision was, as your question noted, an inaction…

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WALK TWO MOONS

What “important” thing is Prudence worried about ?

Prudence is very self-centered, which Sal notices about all the Winterbottom family. Instead of being concerned about her mother’s departure, or worried that she was kidnapped (as Phoebe…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

How were Belgium’s borders determined and do they make sense?

Belgium became an independent country in 1830. Prior to that time, Belgium was ruled by the Netherlands. There were various factors that led to the Belgians becoming free from the Netherlands. One…

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HATCHET

What advice did Brian’s English teacher give him in school?

Brian is sitting by the lake, contemplating his situation, after somehow surviving the crash. He takes stock of what he has and realizes that he should make an exact catalog of it. He also…

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SCIENCE

What is the basis of the classification of algae?

Algae are regarded to be in the kingdom protoctista, which is a conglomeration of organisms that do not fit into the plant, animal, or fungi kingdoms. Most algae are unicellular or multicellular…

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HISTORY

How did the Puritans justify the taking of Native American land?

And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful andmultiply and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea,and over the fowl of the air, and over…

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LYDDIE

How does Lyddie react when the bear enters the cabin?

Lyddie remains calm and helps her family get into the loft. Lyddie lives with her mother and her three younger siblings: a brother and two sisters. Their father left them alone on the farm to go…

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LITTLE THINGS

What is the analysis/theme of the poem “Little Things” by James Stephens?

The analysis/theme of the poem “Little Things” by James Stephens is as follows: Theme The theme of this poem is Forgiveness. James Stephens is asking for forgiveness, not just for himself, but for…

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HATCHET

What advice did Brian’s English teacher, Perpich, give him in school in Hatchet?

Brian’s English teacher always told him to stay positive and get motivated. When Brian’s plane crashes, the pilot dies and leaves him stranded alone in the Canadian wilderness. He remembers the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In what chapter was the Tom Robinson case in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?

The Tom Robinson trial begins in Chapter 17 and ends in Chapter 21. Chapter 17: Sheriff Tate is the first person called to the witness stand. Atticus thoroughly questions him regarding the location…

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THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

In The Old Man and the Sea, what literary device is used in Hemingway’s description of the…

Hemingway uses a simile to compare the shark to a pig racing to its food trough. A simile is a figure of speech that uses “like” or “as” to compare two things that are not alike. The use…

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THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM—1963

In The Watsons Go to Birmingham, what did Kenny think would happen when the teacher sat Rufus…

When Rufus and his brother Cody first board the school bus, Kenny thinks of Rufus as “his personal saver.” This is a play on the word, “savior,” which is really the phrase that Kenny is trying to…

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ON BEING BROUGHT FROM AFRICA TO AMERICA

What is an example of alliteration in “On Being Brought from Africa to America” by Wheatley?

On Being Brought from Africa to America BY Phyllis Wheatley ‘Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land, Taught my benighted soul to understand That there’s a God, that there’s a Saviour too: Once I…

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SCIENCE

How do you know that flammability is a chemical property ?

By definition, chemical properties are properties of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical change. Chemical changes are reactions that convert one or more substances into new…

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ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY

How does Stacey Logan show courage in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?

Stacey shows courage by standing up to others and protecting his friend. Stacey stands up for himself and what he believes in. He has a very strong moral code. For example, when Stacey gets in…

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SCIENCE

What is meant by the statement that motion is relative?

The statement that motion is relative is an important concept in physics. The meaning behind this statement is that the motion of an object is relative to either the frame of reference of the…

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HOLES

What was Madame Zeroni’s opinion of Myra as well as the strategy she suggested in Holes? 1 image

Madame Zeroni believes that Mayra is dumb and worthless and tells him to carry a pig up a mountain. The book Holes involves interrelated plots that take place in the present and in the past. In…

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CHARLES

In “Charles,” who is the main character in the story? What’s a reason for your answer?

I think that the mother is the main character in Jackson’s “Charles.” Jackson opens and closes with the mother’s frame of reference. The narrative begins with her reflection about Laurie starting…

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THE NAMESAKE

How does Maxine serve as a foil for Gogol’s character?

Maxine represents everything that Gogol desires: she is all-American, confident, and doesn’t want to be anyone other than herself. She has a very casual relationship with her parents and isn’t tied…

THE GREAT GATSBY

How does Daisy react to Gatsby’s house?

Daisy ends up bursting into tears on her first visit to Gatsby’s house. Initially, viewing its vast splendor from outside, she says, “I love it,” but also wonders how Gatsby can live there all…

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LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI

What is the central idea of “La Belle Dame Sans Merci”?

“The Belle Dame sans Merci” means, in French, the beautiful lady without mercy (pity). The central idea of the poem is that beauty and our own illusions about it can deceive us. The knight in the…

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HISTORY

Did Thomas Jefferson believe that this government would last forever like it is?

Jeffeson wrote extensively about this topic, at least indirectly. Certainly he hoped that a government based on self-rule and essential liberties would be able to persist. But he also believed that…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Harper Lee present Maycomb’s attitudes towards the Radleys in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Harper Lee uses a variety of characters to comment on the Radleys throughout the novel. Their comments display the Maycomb community’s attitudes towards the Radley family. Lee uses the character of…

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THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

Why is Mitty reluctant to change his “self” when he is around his wife?

It is an interesting question. If Walter can imagine himself as a successful, confident man, why doesn’t he try to actively convert himself into such a success in his real life? There is no…

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LITERATURE

Whay feeling do you get from the dialogue between the Whites and Sergeant-Major Morris in lunes…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

From chapter 4 in To Kill a Mockingbird, what do the items found in the Radley’s tree symbolize?…

Scout is the first to find two pieces of gum, wrapped in tin foil, and sticking out of the knothole of the Radley’s tree. The fact that there are two pieces means that one is for her and one is for…

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DESERT EXILE

How were the Uchidas different from traditional Japanese families?

The Uchidas were different from traditional Japanese families because they were more open to western culture than was customary for their generation. Having hosted white students and faculty at…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, what were the symbols and deeper meaning of the items in the tree?

When confronted with symbolism, consider the source of the object, its history, and its function. The objects that the kids find in the tree are as follows: “Wrigley’s Double-Mint gum” (33); “two…

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AMERICAN HISTORY

Suggest a reason why the narrator spies on the neighbors in Cofer’s “American History.”

The narrator, Elena, is a ninth grade Puerto Rican girl who lives in a large, dull-gray apartment building. She goes out onto her fire escape, just outside her bedroom window, to read in the…

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HISTORY

In what ways does the United States still operate under the threat of nuclear war regarding…

The United States continues to operate under the threat of nuclear war. This is reflected in some of our policies and procedures. The United States has been very concerned that countries that we…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Does Belgium have any current conflicts with any neighboring countries?

The modern day country of Belgium doesn’t have any conflicts with its neighboring countries. Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands are on friendly terms and have good relations with each…

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THE THIEF AND THE DOGS

What is the significance of the title “The Thief and the Dogs” by Naguib Mahfouz?

The title of a novel is often of great symbolic importance, and this is especially true of this work. The title refers to the main character and the “dogs” that he feels are constantly chasing him…

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KANT, IMMANUEL

If you do not experience moral obligation, does that imply that nothing you do is right or wrong…

Kant believes unequivocally in an objective right and wrong. The standard that he applies to action in deciding whether it is right or wrong is called the “categorical imperative,” and comes in…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What does Piggy symbolize? What does Simon symbolize?

The character of Piggy symbolizes intellect, science, innovation, rationality, and civility throughout the novel Lord of the Flies. Despite Piggy’s physical weaknesses, he is by far the most…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are centripetal forces and centrifugal forces present in Belgium?

Belgium is a country that seems to be on the brink of falling apart. This implies that the centripetal forces that serve to hold it together are having a hard time overcoming the centrifugal…

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LITERATURE

How should I approach writing a thesis on why sports are bad?

The first thing you need to think about when writing an effective thesis statement is to determine several reasons why you think sports are bad. Because the thesis of the essay is the main idea of…

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JOHN LOCKE

Compare and contrast the political philosophies of Hobbes and Locke.

The political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes is best seen in his work Leviathan, written amid the chaos of the English Civil War. Locke, on the other hand, laid out his political philosophy in his Two…

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SCIENCE

Which alloy of zinc is used in voltaic cell?

Voltaic cells are the electrochemical cells that generate electricity. In common usage these cells are known as batteries (since a battery contains one or more of such cells). These cells operate…

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CHARLES

Who do you think is the main character in the story?

The main character of a story is the protagonist, the central character around whom the entire story revolves and with whom all the supporting characters have interactions. Though the mother in the…

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THE GIVER

In the novel The Giver, what year do you receive your job?

Children receive their jobs when they turn twelve. Jonas’s community leaves nothing to chance. Every aspect of the citizens’ lives is scheduled and orchestrated, to ensure that there are no…

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THE SNIPER

In the short story, “The Sniper”, do you feel the sniper’s opinion about war has changed from the…

The sniper’s opinion of war has definitely changed. O’Flaherty tells the reader that the sniper had, “…..the eyes of a man who is used to looking at death.” (pg 1) At the beginning of…

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EVERYDAY USE

In “Everyday Use,” Mama and Dee do not share the same values, and each lives a very different lifestyle from the other. However, one could argue that both women have a sense of pride in the lives…