Which battle features at the start of the play, Macbeth?
- SCIENCE
What are the components of velocity? How does it differ from speed?
Velocity is a vector quantity. A vector quantity is a quantity that can be described by two numbers. The velocity of an object indicates how fast an object is moving and in what direction….
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- HEART OF DARKNESS
Are there any connections between Joseph Conrad’s life and his book Heart of Darkness?
Though his novella Heart of Darkness is obviously fiction, Joseph Conrad drew heavily from his own personal experiences to write the book. For instance, Conrad traveled widely as a young man while…
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- THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
Where does Mr. Frankland live in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
Mr. Frankland is one of the more prominent neighbors of Baskerville Hall. He resides at Lafter Hall, where he is known to survey the surrounding landscape with his telescope. His primary hobby is…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Why is Slim in Of Mice and Men interested but also jealous of George and Lennie traveling…
Slim has worked on this particular farm for a long time and he’s seen transient workers come and go. For him, the average worker shows up, gets his bed, works for a month, gets paid and leaves….
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How are Cal and Zeebo different in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?
Zeebo is Cal’s eldest son. He appears in Chapters 10 and 12. As a garbage collector in Maycomb, Zeebo fulfills his responsibilities when he picks up Tim Johnson’s dead carcass in Chapter 10. Tim…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How was Dan Cody involved in shaping Gatsby into the man he became?
Dan Cody was a millionaire that Gatsby met when Cody’s yacht dropped anchor in Lake Superior. For young Gatsby, “that yacht represented all the beauty and glamour in the world.” When Cody…
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- NIGHT
Why were the Jewish musicians not allowed to play music by Beethoven?
Night is Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel’s memoir of his experiences in the Nazi death camps of World War II while still a teenager. The book chronicles his final days in the ghetto of Sighet,…
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- SEMIOTICS
Why is language sometimes referred to as a semiotic system?
Language by any definition is a semiotic system, that is, a series of signifiers referring to a “signified.” This can be an idea, object, action, concept, etc. Just as an American flag…
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- THE KUGELMASS EPISODE
What attitude towards women is reflected in “The Kugelmass Episode”?
In “The Kugelmass Episode,” Woody Allen does not portray women in a very positive light. The main character, Kugelmass, speaks very disrespectfully of his wife. Within the story he says she has…
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- HISTORY
What did Jean Jacques Rousseau write about?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a social philosopher who was born in 1712 and died in 1778. He is most well known for his political theories and writings on human nature. His writings were influential to…
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- POETRY
In “To the doctor who treated the raped baby and felt despair:” Question 1: The word “and” is…
The word “and” introduces the lines that describe the doctor treating the raped baby and his feelings afterwards. But while on the most basic level, the word “and” works to identify these lines…
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- THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
What is the symbolism of the ice in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”?
In lines 41-44, the Mariner tells the guest that a storm began to blow the ship south, toward the South Pole. They encounter mist, snow, and icebergs. Eventually, they are surrounded by ice. The…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Julius Caesar, compare the actions of Antony to those of Cassius and Brutus. What do they…
When we meet Antony for the first time, we discover, significantly, that he is with Caesar and is about ready to start his run on the course during the Lupercalian Festival, which is a traditional…
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- THE TEMPEST
In Shakespeare’s The Tempest, how does Caliban act toward Prospero?
One of the most critically studied components of Shakespeare’s The Tempest is the relationship between Caliban and Prospero. In general, Caliban’s manner toward Prospero is hostile, and his actions…
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- HISTORY
Why did Nixon think that improving relations with China would make the Soviet Union more…
President Nixon believed that improving relations with China would also lead to improved relations with the Soviet Union. President Nixon knew that Communist China and the Soviet Union were rivals…
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- THE HOBBIT
In the first chapter of The Hobbit, when Gandalf is talking to Bilbo, has Bilbo asked to go on an…
Bilbo gets excited about Gandalf’s previous adventures, and Gandalf interprets that as Bilbo asking to take him on an adventure. Respectable hobbits do not go on adventures. The Shire frowns upon…
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- ILIAD
Homer’s The Iliad is one of the most famous examples of Classic Greek poetry. Epic poetry is characterized by lengthy narrative and themes of heroism or a journey. Many other genres have been…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What social differences are exemplified by the contrast between Gatsby’s mansion and that of…
The differences between the Buchanans’ home and that of Jay Gatsby are meant to exemplify the social barriers that separate old money (inherited, established wealth) and the nouveau riche (newly…
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- NIGHT
Summarize Night by Elie Wiesel.
Night is author Elie Wiesel’s true story of his experiences during the Holocaust. It begins in his hometown of Sighet, where he lives in a vibrant Jewish community. Wiesel is a very religious…
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- SCIENCE
Name 10 element symbols on the periodic table that are not derived from english words.
Ten element symbols on the periodic table are derived from non-english words. This is why the symbols used for these elements seem strange: Antimony (Sb): derived from the Latin word stibium…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are some of Juliet’s character traits?
Juliet Capulet is very young. Marriage and love are not yet on her mind. When her mother suggests marrying, Juliet replies, “It is an honour that I dream not of.” This changes when she meets…
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- ESSAY LAB
Is it true that expository essays often embody an extended definition of a complex concept?
Expository essays explore a concept in depth. An expository essay is a type of nonfiction writing used to discuss a topic in detail. This is the type of essay you might find in a scientific journal…
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- SCIENCE
Describe five organisms that have been changed by artificial selection.
Artificial selection is the intentional breeding of organisms in order to produce particular traits. Another name for artificial selection is selective breeding. Examples of artificial selection…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How is Curley’s wife a predatory character?
Curley’s wife can be read as a predatory character in her use of her sexual allure to get what she wants. She clearly feels trapped and confined by her small life after her marriage to Curley, and…
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- ESSAY LAB
Is it true that the conclusion paragraph of an essay is not critical?
You should base the structure of an essay on its purpose, and some essays do not have conclusion paragraphs. First of all, there are many different kinds of essays. You probably have written a lot…
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- ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
Why does Gillian decide to give Miss Hayden the money but not tell the lawyers?
This is a very interesting question! As we read the story, it is evident that Gillian is in love with Miss Miriam Hayden. Miriam is the former ward of Gillian’s deceased uncle. When Gillian is…
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- ETHICS
What is the connection between conservation and ethics as it applies specifically to zoos? Please…
An artificially-enclosed space in the middle of a major urban area is hardly the natural habitat for most of the animals that populate the average zoo. Elephants, lions, tigers, monkeys, zebras,…
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- A WORN PATH
What role does the setting play in “A Worn Path”?
In Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path,” setting plays a very important role. Welty has written a great deal about the importance of place in fiction, and her own fiction reflects this. This story’s…
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- LITERATURE
Is the title of “To the Doctor Who Treated the Raped Baby and Felt Such Despair” unusual? Is it…
The title in the poem is unusual in its length and juxtaposed structure. The title itself seems to have three parts. The opening words, “TO THE DOCTOR,” connote a formal, removed tone that one…
- A WORN PATH
What role does the setting play in “A Worn Path”?
The story is set in rural Mississippi. Phoenix Jackson is making the journey to Natchez to get medicine for her grandson. Note that although it is in Mississippi, a typically warm to hot climate,…
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- HISTORY
Why is Thomas Paine important to us now?
Thomas Paine is important in United States History. As our relationship began to deteriorate with Great Britain in the 1770s, there were voices that began to call for independence. Thomas Paine was…
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- HISTORY
Why was the 14 point plan by Woodrow Wilson passed in the first place?
Actually, only parts of Wilson’s Fourteen Points were adopted. The nation of Poland was established and Belgium was reestablished after a four-year hiatus during the war. Alsace-Lorraine was…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How can sport support nation-building in a country?
A major part of building a nation is creating a sense of nationalism. People in a country have to feel that they are all part of the same nation and that they are proud to be part of that nation….
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Why do the people in To Kill A Mockingbird act the way they do around black people and why do…
When reading To Kill a Mockingbird, it’s essential that you remember the time period in which the story takes place. Although it was written in 1960, it takes place in the 1930s, which was a…
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- HISTORY
Compare and contrast the rise of the Klan with the popularity of Marcus Garvey’s Back to Africa…
Both the rise of the second movement of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and Marcus Garvey’s Back to Africa movement occurred during the 1910’s and 1920’s, a time of great political conservatism in some ways…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
How does Daniel treat Rosh in the beginning of the book, and how does that change toward the end…
At the beginning of The Bronze Bow, Daniel is very loyal toward Rosh and treats him as his hero. When he tells Joel about Rosh, he says he is a good man and the bravest man in the world. Daniel…
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- HISTORY
What were Mussolini’s political achievements?
Benito rose to power under very unlikely circumstances. He was able to take advantage of the political and economic instability that existed in Italy. Originally a teacher and journalist,…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Which of the following is an example of a diseconomy of scale? A hotel increasing in size from…
Of these options, we can imagine that two of them could potentially be examples of diseconomies of scale. However, without more information, we cannot be completely sure as to which answer your…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
What word from A Midsummer Night’s Dream describes Puck’s humor?
If I had to choose one word used in A Midsummer Night’s Dream to describe Puck, it would be “merry.” Puck appropriately describes himself with that word, calling himself a “merry wanderer.” He is…
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- NIGHT
In Night by Elie Wisel, what optimism does the Kahn family show?
In the opening chapter of his memoir Night Elie Wiesel describes life in his small village of Sighet in Transylvania, Hungary during World War II. Although rumors of the Nazi cruelty to the Jews…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
How does Daniel treat Leah differently from the beginning to the end of the novel?
At the beginning of the novel, Daniel views his sister, Leah, as a lost cause. When he first returns home and sees Leah, he mentions that she still had the same fear in her eyes and nothing had…
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- SCIENCE
An object starting from rest travels 77 m in the sixth second. What is its acceleration?
Since the object started from rest, the initial velocity is 0 m/s. Using the equation, v = u + at (where, v is final velocity, a is the acceleration, t is time and u is the initial velocity), the…
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- WAR WITHOUT MERCY
What is the main point of the book War Without Mercy?
War Without Mercy by John W. Dower takes a look at the relationship between the U.S. and Japan during WWII through a controversial viewpoint. Dower claims it was racism that drew the war to such a…
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- MACBETH
What does Act 1, Scene 3 tell us about the witches’ power?
This scene shows us that the witches do have some supernatural power, although we cannot know for certain just how much. They tell Macbeth that he will be made the Thane of Cawdor, and this is…
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- HISTORY
Explain two ways the map of Europe changed after World War I.
The map of Europe changed in many ways after the end of World War I in 1918. These changes were noted in the Treaty of Versailles but were not caused by that treaty; instead, they were created by…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Romeo and Juliet, how does the imagery in III.ii affect the mood?
Before I answer this question regarding William Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet, let’s review these two key literary terms: Imagery:A literary device that evokes the senses of the reader…
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- MACBETH
Which battle features at the start of the play, Macbeth? Is the battle even named?
The battle is not given a specific title, but it is clear from the text that it was part of King Duncan’s fight against the rebellious Macdonwald, who had turned against his king, most probably in…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What does Jem do to Mrs. Dubose’s camellia bushes? Explain why he does this.
Mrs. Dubose is an old woman with no verbal filter. That is to say, she says anything that she thinks about without any consideration for who it might hurt. Every time Jem and Scout walk past Mrs….
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- ANTIGONE
What lesson can we learn from Creon’s bravery?
This is an interesting question because Creon is usually not a character who is associated with bravery. Typically, Antigone is seen as the heroine in this story, even though her bravery ultimately…
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- THE CELEBRATED JUMPING FROG OF CALAVERAS COUNTY
Why does the narrator get in touch with Simon Wheeler?
Mark Twain sets up “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” as a frame story or frame narrative: a story within a story where the outside story sets the stage for the inner, or main,…
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