What was the British military strategy in the first years of war?

August 21, 2018 Educator

MANIAC MAGEE

Where did Maniac take Russell and Piper?

Maniac Magee met Russell and Piper McNab when he was staying at Valley Forge. The two brothers told him their plans to run away to Mexico. Wanting to prevent this, Maniac told them that they won…

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JULIUS CAESAR

In Julius Caesar, does Caesar love Calpurnia or does he just see her as an object in his possession?

In Julius Caesar, the evidence tells us that Caesar truly does love Calpurnia. The morning of the fateful Senate visit in which Caesar will be assassinated, Calpurnia comes to Caesar and tells him…

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MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN

What did Sam use as a barometer in My Side of the Mountain?

Interesting question! In the book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, Sam utilized an interesting “barometer.” In the wilderness, Sam did not possess a barometer. Thus, he…

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SCIENCE

Identify the largest sinks for phosphorus

A “sink” is a term which describes a location which captures a particular substance. This question is asking for those locations which are considered areas where the largest amount of phosphorous…

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THE ODYSSEY

Where is Odysseus from?

Odysseus is from a place called Ithaca, which is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea off the west coast of the mainland. Of course, that is where the modern island of Ithaca is, and whereas it is…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, what is Mr. Cunningham’s job?

Mr. Cunningham and his son Walter are only seen briefly in the novel, but they are important characters that show the poverty present in Maycomb. Mr. Cunningham is a poor farmer who pays Atticus…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, why does Montag describe his wife as “dying?”

In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, Montag tells Faber that his wife is dying. Early in the novel, Clarisse McClellan, a young neighbor, created a sense of curiosity and even frustration in Montag by…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Who, in Act 3 of The Crucible, wields more power, Danforth or Hathorne, and why?

Judge Danforth holds more power. Firstly, he is deputy governor of the state and secondly, he is the presiding officer, which mean he sits on the bench and hears evidence. He is also the one who…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

What are the various names given to the stranger in the woods?

Throughout the story “The Devil and Tom Walker” a variety of different names and descriptions are used to refer to the devil. For example, when he is introducing himself to Tom Walker, the devil…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In A Christmas Carol, what does the light coming off the ghost symbolize?

When Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, in stave one, he is taken aback by the bright light which springs from its head. In the story, this light is symbolic of hope and goodness in…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In the book To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, when is Scout being ignorant? (quotes and page…

In Chapter 3, Scout scolds Walter Cunningham Jr. for putting a lot of syrup on his food. Atticus silently reprimands her by shaking his head no, but Scout yells at Walter again. Then Calpurnia…

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THE RAVEN

How can you summarize “The Raven?”

The simplest way of summarizing the poem is to paraphrase each stanza. Pay attention to the adjectives, what the speaker is saying and feeling, and consider any symbols. In the first stanza, it is…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

What are two character traits for Maxwell Kane in Freak the Mighty?

Max Kane is one of the two main characters in Freak the Mighty and, as such, is very important to the story. In regards to character traits, the two main traits to focus on for Max are his physical…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

What are the various names given to the stranger in the woods in “The Devil and Tom Walker”?

The stranger in the woods is better known to Tom as “Old Scratch”, which is really just another name for the Devil. However, he is never actually named as the Devil specifically, but this is…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

In The Most Dangerous Game, what are some mental pictures for when Rainsford falls from the yacht…

In literature, mental pictures are called imagery. Imagery is usually the use of descriptions that pertain to the five senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, sound (hearing). When looking for imagery,…

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1984

In 1984, who are Goldstein, Jones, Aaronson, and Rutherford? What happened to each of them?

In George Orwell’s 1984, we know for certain that Jones, Rutherford, and Aaronson were early leaders of the Revolution. We also know that they were tortured because they came to be seen as…

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ROBERT FROST

How do the speaker’s doubts about the wall contradict his behavior?

In Robert Frost’s poem, “Mending Wall,” the speaker seems to advocate not having a wall between his property and his neighbor’s. He starts off talking about how walls are damaged and that he’s not…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

In “Lord of the Flies”, what does Piggy do in Chapter 5 to show disapproval?

At the beginning of Chapter 5, Ralph determines that an assembly in necessary in order to lay out his dissatisfaction with the group’s behavior. While they ostensibly agreed to stick to various…

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

What are the strange ideas in “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

The narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe has several strange ideas that combine to convince us that he is insane, despite his obsessive arguments to the effect that he is not a…

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ENDER’S GAME

What is unusual about Ender’s family?

The first thing, of course, is that Ender’s family has exceed the prescribed “proper” amount off offspring, thus the name, Third. Secondly, the family has been marked by the “government” as…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How can I think outside the box to compare and contrast Walter Cunningham and Burris Ewell?

Walter Cunningham and Burris Ewell both come from poor families in Maycomb County. Both of the boys did not own shoes, or have a lunch to bring to school on the first day. However, Scout points out…

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SCIENCE

What is the name of symbiosis that benefits both organisms?

When trying to understand symbiosis it is important to first define what symbiosis is. Symbiosis is a relationship between two organisms that live in close proximity to one another. In some more…

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

What is the old man thinking? Does he have any idea what is going to happen to him? Why did he…

Unfortunately, the old man most likely did not know that the man living with him was going to start a plot to kill him. However, I do not believe the main character of The Tell-Tale Heart was a…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What is especially ironic about the search for Montag?

It is ironic that Captain Beatty has ordered the mechanical hound to search for Montag because at one time Montag was a fireman who use to burn books along with Beatty and the other firemen. The…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why does Mr. Tate claim Bob Ewell killed himself, even though that is not what really happened?

In Chapter 30, Sheriff Tate and Atticus talk at length about the death of Bob Ewell. Atticus is convinced that his son, Jem, stabbed Bob Ewell in the side with a knife and is responsible for his…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

In “Thank You, M’am,” what scene in the story can be pictured vividly?

There are several sections of Langston Hughes’s short story, “Thank You, M’am,” which allow the reader to visualize a particular scenario. Hughes wastes no time in introducing a strong character in…

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THE GIVER

What celebrations occur in The Giver and what happens during these celebrations?

Lois Lowry does not detail many celebrations in Jonas’ society. In fact, the only event that is celebrated is the day that all children have their birthday. This event is described as being…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

In Romeo and Juliet, how many children does Lord Capulet have?

Lord and Lady Capulet have only one child—Juliet. It is important to note that Romeo is the only child of his parents, too, making their deaths all the more upsetting for these families! In Act…

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THE PIGMAN

Where is Lorraine’s father in Paul Zindel’s The Pigman?

Lorraine’s mother got a legal separation from her father about the time she was born. Sadly, if that wasn’t bad enough, her father died when Lorraine was nine. Lorraine explains it as follows: “I…

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HISTORY

What were three reasons the United States pursued an imperialistic policy?

There were multiple reasons that the United States looked to expand beyond its borders in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Let us look at three of them. American industry demanded…

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LITERATURE

I currently teach a Film & Media Studies class and my new principal is insisting there is no…

My son enjoyed his film and media elective at the high school level and, as an educator, I can see why. The lesson plans that the teacher often proposed built upon the excitement and helped build…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

What does the story “Thank You Ma’am” have to do with compassion, by Langston Hughes?

The title of Langston Hughes’s story, “Thank You, Ma’am” suggests immediately that a kindness has been performed. Indeed, the narrative relates the heartfelt compassion of Mrs. Luella Bates…

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SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT

In “Shooting an Elephant” by George Orwell, why couldn’t the Burmese deal with the situation of…

In Orwell’s essay “Shooting an Elephant,” Orwell, as a police officer for the colonial government, is investigating reports of a rogue elephant. While he does not initially know what he will…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What or who causes Jem to have a broken arm? What incidents lead up to it and how do they relate…

Jem and Scout went to the school for a Halloween event, including a pageant. When they walked home from the school, it was very dark outside. They heard someone following them, so they walked on…

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DULCE ET DECORUM EST

In the poem “Dulce et Decorum Est,” why does Owen say that the last line is a lie?

“Dulce est decorum est / pro patria mori,” the last line of the poem, means “It is sweet and fitting (or glorious) to die for one’s country.” The entire poem–a double sonnet–however, does not…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What are the 14 qualities a president must have?

You asked about 14 qualities a president must have. I think this is a great question. Every president is in a position to lead; yet, many factors can affect a president’s effectiveness. Sometimes,…

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FIST, STICK, KNIFE, GUN

What are a few of the actions Geoffrey Canada says the government must take to eliminate some of…

In his book, Canada reiterates that government must position itself in the forefront of the war on violence. He lays out some actions government should take, arguing that these actions are needed…

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1984

In 1984, why does the government show movies which depict the horrors of war, like the bombing of…

In his diary, Winston writes about watching a number of war movies at the “flicks.” The government’s reasons for showing these movies is twofold. First, by depicting scenes of war-torn countries,…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

How is the conflict between Rainsford and Zaroff finally resolved?

In short, the conflict between Rainsford and Zaroff is finally resolved when one wins the “game.” Let me unpack this sentence. First, we need to realize that Zaroff has created a “game.” Zaroff…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are examples of hyperbole in chapters 1-3 of To Kill a Mockingbird?

Hyperboles are used throughout To Kill a Mockingbird. A hyperbole is a statement that is exaggerated for emphasis and not intended to be taken seriously. In Chapter 1, Scout describes the town of…

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THE CRUCIBLE

In “The Crucible,” what proof is there that Reverend Parris is materialistic?

Reverend Parris has issues with his community over his desire for money. There are several times in the play when he reveals this. One example is at the beginning of the play when Parris is arguing…

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SCIENCE

What can be described as the ability to do work or cause change?

The ability to do work or cause change is called energy. Energy comes from many sources, and is found in two main forms. One form, potential energy, is energy that has the potential, in an object…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Which figure of speech–an oxymoron, allusion, a simile, metaphor or pun–is used in this…

The answer is simile. The simile in these poetically stirring lines or Romeo and Juliet forms a comparison between Juliet [“she”] and “a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear.” In other words, Juliet is…

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

What do the workmen in A Midsummer Night’s Dream fear may happen if they are not careful when…

In Act 1 Scene 2 of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream a group of tradesman from Athens are discussing putting on a play to perform in front of Duke Theseus of Athens. The players are Nick…

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BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX

Why did Bernard of clairvaux write these words? Could you explain why he was so angry? and why…

I do not know the answer that is why I am asking the question.

SCIENCE

How many pairs of unshared electrons does CCl2F2 have?

Cl2F2ℂl2F2 , known as chlorofluoromethane, has a total of 12 unshared pairs of electrons. There are three on each of the two chlorines and three on each of the two fluorines. Carbon, which has four…

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THE WAY UP TO HEAVEN

Why is the story called “The Way Up to Heaven”? What is the relationship between the title and…

The reader will not understand the title of the story until he reaches the end. The title is intentionally ambiguous. It suggests both that Mr. Foster was riding up towards heaven when he went back…

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SCIENCE

What happens in prophase?

Mitosis is an asexual form of cellular division within somatic (body) cells (as opposed to meiosis, which is the form of cellular division of sex cells). Prophase is the first step of mitosis. The…