• A SEPARATE PEACE

What words can be used to describe the main characters in the novel A Seprate Peace by John…

Since the novel is told from Gene’s point of view, it is easier to find words to describe Finny than it is to find those that describe Gene. I can start you off with a few about Finny:…

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• SCIENCE

What causes you to have a bacteria in your lungs that causes you to get pleurisy?

Pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and fungi are ubiquitous (they are everywhere and in large numbers). Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura, a membrane that covers the lungs in the thoracic…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

Argument essay about movie Lord of the Flies in 800 to 1000 words?essey in simple english with…

I’m not sure which movie version you’re referring to here, but the old movie is pretty accurate based on the novel; so, I’m guessing you’re to write about the more recent movie. An argument…

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• EDMOND DE GONCOURT AND JULES DE GONCOURT

I read somewhere that their style was called “style artistique.” But I don’t recall where. Do you…

These two French writers at one time wanted to become artists. They were very into art even though they decided to become writers. I don’t have an exact reference for “style artistique” but…

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• CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY

What does Msimangu plan to do and what does he give Kumalo in Cry, the Beloved Country?Chapters…

Msimangu plans to retire “into a community” where he will be able to live the life of an ascetic. He will “forswear the world and all possessions;” it is “the first time that a black man (has) done…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

Rhetorical questioning used in The Great Gatsby?In what chapter, paragraph, or page is rhetorical…

The Great Gatsby has a narrator, Nick, who tells us this story from the perspective of time and distance. Because of that, he not only relates the events of the story but also gives us his…

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• ART AND ILLUSION: A STUDY IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION

Can someone explain to me what Gombrich is talking about in the introduction of Art and Illusion?

One of the questions that emerges from the introduction to Gombrich’s work that is central to his ideas. The question of, ‘Why is it that different ages and different nations have represented…

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• HAMLET

Critically examine the soliloquies of HAMLET?answer in detail

The first thing to understand when looking at any soliloquy is that in a soliloquy, a character is working out an idea. He is thinking out loud so to speak. In the case of Hamlet, he has a lot to…

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• LITERATURE

Write a critical note on REFORMATION?ANSWER IN DETAIL

You’ll have to do some research on your own to find critical discussions on the Reformation, as it’s such a broad subject. And to get any sense of detail, you really need to do that reading;…

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• I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS

Would it be correct to say that one of the themes of the POEM “Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya…

I agree with your assessment. I believe the caged bird is a metaphor for anyone who is trapped by life’s circumstances and is able to overcome them. Maya was trapped by the circumstances of her…

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• HISTORY

What was the Vietnam war?the details of Vietnam war

This one will give you much in way of posts that will feature different ideas about this conflict. The exact and comprehensive details of Vietnam will not be able to be fully explained here. The…

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• A SMALL, GOOD THING

How does the visit to the bakery resolve some of the conflict in the story of “A Small, Good Thing”?

Some of Ann’s and Howard’s agonies, representing the major conflict of the story, are relieved by a trip to the bakery about a three-day old birthday cake because they find there a chance to share…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

How do any of the television programs you watch reinforce positive or negative views of…

I’ll chime in with my two cents on this one. When I contemplate your question, I can think of a few shows that influence one’s view of government in positive or negative ways. Satiric cartoon shows…

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• HISTORY

discuss the tense and aspect system of the contemporary english.

The Tense Rule: English verbs undergo change of form to show the contrast between the present and past tenses only; they do not change form for future reference. The tense rule expresses this by…

• ARABY

Considering “Araby,” why is the title of the story a good one?

Authors choose their short story titles very carefully. Sometimes a title reflects a particular irony or theme developed in the story. Sometimes a title suggests the development of symbolism. The…

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• SCIENCE

What causes web toes or fingers?

Webbed fingers and toes, otherwise known as “syndactyly” does not have an exact known cause. Because of certain and somewhat common patterns of its appearance however, scientists have linked it to…

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• HEART OF DARKNESS

What is another historic time period relevant to Heart of Darkness besides when they colonize…

I think that the overall historic time period for Conrad’s novel is the basic idea of Western European expansion into other nations and the colonization of these nations. Essentially, the age of…

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• BEOWULF

What is the lesson in morality in Beowulf?

Beowulf is an epic that came out of a warrior culture and was used not solely to entertain but also to teach the values of this culture. The Anglo-Saxons valued bravery, heroism, strength,…

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• ANIMAL FARM

Can anybody explain Political Satire in the story?

One way to define satire is to say that it is the process of making fun of some problem — a human vice or an institution that has problems. By making fun of it, the author is trying to get people…

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• THE OUTSIDERS

Reflection of the Outsiderswhat do you feel about the S.E Hinton’s point of view? Would you…

I’m not 100% sure what you mean by “S.E. Hinton’s point of view” but the message of the novel is an important one, and I would definitately recommend the novel to 7th graders and up. This is a…

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• THE DARLING

What is Chekov’s attitude toward Olenka in the short story “The Darling”?

This short story by Anton Chekov is brilliant in its ambiguous presentation of Olenka as a character. Scholars, therefore, are not entirely certain of Chekov’s attitude towards Olenka. With her…

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• THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET

What does Alicia’s father mean when he says, “a woman’s place is sleeping so she can wake up with…

Alicia, the oldest female in her household following the death of her mother, has been thrust into a paradox. On the one hand, her father expects her to fulfill the role of the traditional Chicana…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are the various reasons why many developing nations are skeptical about the comparative…

The reasons, of course, will vary depending on the country. But there are at least a couple of reasons that are typically given: Many developing nations believe that free trade will keep them in…

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• SCIENCE

Do you believe that a computer can out-do, out-wit, out-smart man’s brain?

This sounds like a questions coming out of the film, “The Matrix.” There is much in way of writing on this issue about intelligence and whether or not artificial intelligence can match or surpass…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are some areas of organizational capacity?

Organizational capacity refers to the sum total of all the resources and capabilities possessed collectively by the organization. Resource refers to physical and information resources owned and…

• THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

What life lesson can be learnt from The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost?How the techniques…

A very good lesson that can be learned is to feel proud of one’s own choices, even when others say to us that they are taken in vain. Sometimes we get two choices in life, and we realize that one…

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• ESSAY LAB

What is meant by Descriptive Research ?My posted question is related with Research Methodology…

Descriptive research describes a problem (or trend or pattern or data) as it exists. It is sometimes called statistical research, as the data collected is usually quantititave in nature and…

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• ESSAY LAB

What are the various methods for exploratory research ?My posted question is related with…

One of the biggest difficulties of exploratory research is that it is primarily used when there is an absense of known information about a subject. This means you don’t have a lot to start from….

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• ESSAY LAB

What is exploratory research ?My posted question is related with Research Methodology Subject

Exploratory research is basically research that explores possibilities, patterns, ideas, hypotheses, or trends – but does not necessarily come to an exact conclusion about them. It is a popular…

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• SCIENCE

What do you mean by ‘Research Design’ ?My posted question is related with Research Methodology…

Research design is the description of the overall structure of the intended research identifying the various element or components of research, the type of each element, and how these elements…

• ESSAY LAB

What is the criteria for selecting a research problem ? My question relates to Research…

When choosing a problem for a research paper you are going to want to consider a few things: What limits or restrections has your instructor placed on you? What topics are you interested in? Of the…

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• ESSAY LAB

What do you mean by research problem ?My posted question is related with Research Methodology…

The “research problem” is to a science paper what a thesis statement is to an English paper. It is usually stated as one of the first sentences of the entire paper and it generally defines the…

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• MY LAST DUCHESS

What is the effect of inverted sentences in brownings poem “my last duchess”, and why is this…

Sentence inversion, sometimes called “hyperbation” is when the normal grammatical word order is reversed. It can be a single word or a group of words. Poets use inversion to force their poetry…

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• ESSAY LAB

What are the steps involved in the research process?

Writing a scientific research paper is very much similar to writing a history or English research paper. The steps are basically as follows: Choose a topic/problem: based on your experience and…

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• ESSAY LAB

What are the various purposes of research ?My question is related with Research Methodology Subject

Purpose for research is generally classified into one of four categories: exploratory: to explore a new subject or problem – that has very little previous findings or conclusions; explores the…

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• ESSAY LAB

What do you mean by the terms “research methods” and “research methodology”?

Research methodology is a term that basically means the science of how research is done scientifically. It is a way to systematically and logically solve a problem, help us understand the process…

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• MACBETH

Would it be right to say Macbeth is the author of his own tragedy? If yes, then why???

Much of this is going to be contingent on whether or not one feels the outside forces on Macbeth held more of a sway on his actions than his own sense of self. In my mind, I think that there were…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

California law and the Internet.Is there any law in the US or California that protects the…

Unsolicited or unwanted email has become a major concern of the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC. The proliferation of SPAM mail as well as potential “phishing” of fraudulent claims through email…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

California PoliticsWhat is the term, “Gerrymandering,” mean and how does it apply to California…

Gerrymandering is a term that described the redistricting of voting blocks so as to gain political advantage. The concept largely benefits incumbents because it consolidates and strengthens the…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

California PoliticsWhat are the term limits for Ca Judicial Council?

There are many different levels of membership within the council, so your question is not specific enough to answer correctly. However, I think the answers you seek are in the resource I have…

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• VOLPONE

“Ben Jonson’s Volpone as a novel of avarise and greed”-Analyse this comment.

Certainly greed and avarice are the basis of the plot in Volpone. Each of Volpone’s victims is greedy and their greed leads them to seek more wealth than they already have. They each try to…

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• THE STORY OF AN HOUR

Argue that “”The story of an Hour” dramatizes the theme that domesticity saps a woman’s spirit…

Concerning “The Story of an Hour,” the argument you’re seeking to make is an easy one. The woman is a housewife, her spirit has been broken, and she has a heart condition. That should about do…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

Please respond to this statement. (more opinions the better) Thank you!”Arranged marriages might…

I do agree that many people in arranged marriages may be more forgiving. However, I do not believe that this is why societies keep having such marriages. In love marriages, we expect our spouses…

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• BUSINESS

What role does a decision tree play in bussiness decision making?Illustrate the choice between…

In business, a “decision tree” is a type of flow chart for making decisions. A person creates a graph or model of decisions and their possible consequences. The “decision tree” also must…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Is the Tea Party racist or not?why there are not racism or why are they consider a racism?

The Tea Party movement is considered by many liberals to be racist because of the very angry way in which the Tea Party treats Pres. Obama. In particular, many people feel that the “birther”…

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• THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

What is the best part of “The Most Dangerous Game”?

This is, of course, only an opinion, but I think that the best part of this story is the part where Rainsford is out on the island being hunted by Zaroff and the dogs. I think that this is the…

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• SPECIAL EDUCATORS

Autism and behaviorsOne of my students with autism can often become violent when routines are…

My first thought is to create some sort of DEFINITE and instant morning routine for this student. It would have to be age appropriate of course, but I’m also thinking something that he/she could…

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• HISTORY

Who is to blame for the Holocaust? What did you do in reaction to the stages of isolation as you…

There are any number of people and organizations you can blame for such an event, but you might also blame human nature. The willingness of people to follow orders and carry out the barbaric…

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• SCIENCE

In the nervous system, what are the functions of diverging, converging, reverberating, and…

The inter-connections between neurons are called neural circuits. Neural circuits are of 4 types: diverging, converging, reverberating and parallel after–discharge. In divergent circuits one…

• SCIENCE

Which neurotransmitters are excitatory and which are inhibitory? How do they exert their…

Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals that allow our brain and body to communicate with one another. They send information back and forth across neurons. Neurotransmitters are labeled as…