Why does food have to be cooked if it can be eaten raw?
- SCIENCE
Why does food have to be cooked if it can be eaten raw?
Many food products do not have to be cooked before being eaten. Most (if not all) vegetables and fruits can be eaten raw, and many people prefer them in this state. Most seafood can also be eaten…
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- THANK YOU, M’AM
What is the plot of “Thank You, M’am”?for 10 marks so long answer please! thank you original…
The short story “Thank You, M’am” opens with Roger, a poor teenage boy, who tries to steal Mrs. Jones’ purse while she walks home at night. That would be the introdiction, or exposition of the…
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- SCIENCE
Micro-expressions refer to the way our facial muscles and body movements reflect the thoughts that are going through our brain. Body language is something that can be manipulated to hide our true…
- SCIENCE
What is one practical application of Newton’s first law
One very important application of Newton’s third law is in the movement of rockets. A rocket has on board a fuel and oxidant as the amount of oxygen reduces as the rocket rises higher and is zero…
- LITERATURE
What are the three characteristics of the Middle Ages literature?
The first characteristic is chivalry. This deals with knights and their code of honor, which included being of service, being honest, and helping those less fortunate. The second characteristic is…
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- ARTS
True or false.The tibesti and tassili regions of algeria was a principal settlement of a plateau…
im not so sure but by the looks of it im thinking its true
- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
How closely does culture influence the characters in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen’s emphasis in Pride and Prejudice illustrates the close, indeed inextricably close, connection between culture and behavior. Darcy has the manners he has–that of a gentleman, but one…
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- VIRGIL
Who were Virgil’s major influences?
It would seem that Virgil, a Classical Roman poet, started his education at the age of five. His father was a wealthy landowner, so paying for Virgil’s education was by no means difficult. At…
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- MATH
Solve the inequation : 14x^2 – 13x+3 >0
14x^2 – 13x + 3 > 0 First let us factor: ==> (7x -3)(2x-1) > 0 Then we have two cases. Case 1: (7x-3) > 0 and (2x-1)>0 ==> x > 3/7 AND x > 1/2 ==> x >…
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- MATH
What is the derivative of Find (x^3 + 1) / (1- 2x^2 )
f(x) = (x^3 + 1)/(1-2x^2) Let f(x) = u/v such that: u= x^3 + 1 ==> u’ = 3x^2 v= 1-2x^2 ==> v’= -4x ==> f'(x) = (u’v-uv’)/v^2 = (3x^2)(1-2x^2)- (x^3…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
“Grown-ups knew things… the majesty of adult life.” Is Piggy right about why they’re here?
I find it also interesting that Lord of the Flies was also written as an allegory. These children are symbolic of society. This situation demonstrates what would occur if peoples were misplaced and…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
How is the theme of love fulfilled by deception? Dramatic Irony(…
Is the theme of love fulfilled by deception or tests? Let us begin with the caskets. Portia’s father knew his world well. Despite her brains, Portia lived in as male dominated world. Portia…
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- HISTORY
When was Venezuela founded?what specific date was it founded in ( the country as a whole , not…
Venezuela became a separate and independent country in 1830. Specifically, it became independent on January 13 of that year. Please note, however, that this is not when Venezuela became…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is significant about the knothole and what does its “closure” represent?
The knothole in the Radley oak tree serves as the secret communication outlet between Boo and the Finch children. It becomes important to the story because without the knothole, Jem and Scout may…
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- HISTORY
Athens and Sparta–ancient history: Who were their allies? What were their military strength,…
Sparta was the most powerful city-state in ancient Greece for nearly three centuries. Located in the Southern area known as Pelloponnese, Sparta became the dominant force of the allied Greek armies…
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- HISTORY
In Ancient history, what was their military strength, allies, culture achievements and education…
On Warfare in Antiquity: History of the Art of War, Volume I Warfare in Antiquity by Hans Delbruck. Ancient and Medieval Warfare by Oliver Lyman Spaulding and Hoffman Nickerson. Delbruck is well…
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- THE WEDDING
What is the mood of The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks?
The wedding ceremony in mosques speak up, we will prepare all kinds of sugar food neatly down on the table and to attend a ceremony of YiXie county leadership, relatives, and township guy nearly…
- HISTORY
What are the cultural achievements of Athens and Sparta?
Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and was a center of cultural achievement long before the birth of Christ. It has earned the nicknames “Cradle of Western Civilization” and the…
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- ROALD DAHL
What is the theme of Roald Dahl’s story, Poison?I believe it may be related to racism, but how…
In my opinion, racism is one of the major themes of “Poison”, if not the only one. There are two separate plots to this short story and I assume you already know that since you are asking a…
- MATH
Solve for X∈C x^4-7x^2-8=0how to solve this, what’s the meaning of X∈C?
x^4 – 7x^2 – 8 = 0 Let us factor: (x^2 -8)(x^2 + 1) = 0 Now factor again: (x- sqrt8)(x+sqrt8)(x+ i) (x-i)= 0 No we have 4 roots ( 2 real and 2 complex): x1= sqrt8 = 2sqrt2 x2= – 2sqrt2 x3= i x4=…
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- RELIGION
What is the meaning of the Buddhist “The Twelfth Teaching”?
Buddhism is neither pessimistic nor ‘escapist’, nor does it deny the existence of God or soul, though it places its own meaning on these terms. It is, on the contrary, a system of thought, a…
- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
What type of character do you think Beneatha is?Please give examples.
I think that Beneatha is a very modern character. She embodies the idea the freedom is something that is diverse and eclectic, and represents this through her different passions and temperaments….
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- THE CAY
What is the theme of “The Cay”?
The primary theme of Theodore Taylor’s novel, The Cay, is that of racial prejudice. The main character, young Phillip Enright, maintains a distrust of the black natives of Curacao, in part because…
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- LITERATURE
wat does compare and contrast the ways in which two plays present the idea of women who ‘break…
The question asks you to analyze what you have read in the two plays, paying specific attention to the idea of women who “break the rules.” “Compare and contrast” asks you to first find…
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- TEACHERS
What kind of book are you going to select? Summer time. Schools are closed. You are a 5th grade…
Since the last thing that most kids want to think about during the summer is the upcoming school year, I would choose the third option. It allows the child to choose a good read of their own choice…
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- HILLS LIKE WHITE ELEPHANTS
In “Hills Like White Elephants”, how would you describe the relationship between the man and the…
You asked more than one question so I have had to edit your initial question and form it into a more general question about the relationship between Jig and the man in this excellent short story….
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- PETER PAN
What is the name of the Indian tribe of Neverland?
J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, named the Indian tribe in Neverland, the Piccaninny tribe. They were represented in a sterotypical way and referred to as “redskins”. Tiger Lily was the…
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- A&P
Explain the theme of lost innocence in “A & P” by John Updike.
Remember, you need to submit a separate question for each piece of literature. I will answer the question regarding the theme of lost innocence as it pertains to Updike’s “A & P.” In this…
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- DEAD SOULS
What exactly is meant when asked to describe the author’s characterization of characters in the…
There is a difference between comparing the characters and the comparing the author’s characterization. As you indicate knowing, comparing and contrasting characters covers such points as the…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
Explain the difference in effects between a 1st person and 3rd person narrator.(Please exemplify…
Your question has to do with the issue of point of view. This means the vantage point from which a writer tells a story. This has a very powerful impact on a story and how we read it. The…
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- HAMLET
What aspects of Hamlet’s concept of death/desire for death are revealed in Hamlet’s first…
The opening of the speech certainly gives a strong sense of desire for death: O, that this too too solid flesh would melt Thaw and resolve itself into a dew. Or that the Everlasting had not fix’d…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Discuss Diana Baurind’s categories of Parenting Styles.
According to Diana Baurind there are three distinct parenting styles. The permissive parenting style suggests that the parent conveys certain expectations of the child however little punitive…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
Please give a short summary at the thematic level of “The Open Window.”
Well to consider this story at the thematic level involves a discussion of characterisation. For me, unlocking the theme of this short story necessarily involves considering the character of Vera….
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- RELIGION
Based on exerpts from the Koran, what would you say are the primary empases and values of the…
Islamic scholars consider the “five pillars of Islam” to be the central tenets of their faith as set out in the Koran. The five pillars are: 1. “There is no true god (deity) but God (Allah),1 and…
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- ANTHEM
What is the Council of Home in Ayn Rand’s Anthem?
In looking at the book closely, I have found that mention of “The Council of the Home” comes when Equality 7-2521 speaks of the Home of the Street Sweepers. He says: So we went to the Home of the…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What items/animals could represent Hester Prynne, Dimmesdale, or Chillingsworth?
What an interesting question. I’ll answer with animals. Hester is a brave, loving and loyal woman, so I would choose a lion for her. Dimmesdale is a weak, cowardly man who poses as a man of God,…
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- BUSINESS
Explain how a company can change its method of costing inventory?
Inventory costing is an accounting technique that allows a business financial manager to change the way inventory is recorded on the company’s books. The primary reason and purpose to change an…
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- ANIMAL FARM
How does Napoleon try to solidify his leadership?
Napoleon tries to solidify his leadership much like his Russian Revolution counterpart Joseph Stalin does… in multiple ways. 1. Napoleon manipulates the animals by talking to them one at a time….
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- THE ODYSSEY
What are two unpleasant characteristics that Odysseus uses to describe Polyphemus?Consider why…
Odysseus essentially calls Polyphemus stupid, gullible, and easy to outsmart. He does this as he is going away from Polyphemus’ island. Up until this point, Odysseus effectively kept his identity a…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
how does religion impact a region?how does religion impact a region?
This is a very loaded question because anything you say sounds like it is either exalting or criticizing a particular religion. Nonetheless, some people say that a religion that is dominant in a…
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- THE TEMPEST
What is the last feat of magic that Prospero and Ariel perform in act 4?
This is going to depend some on what you call a “feat of magic” and what it means to have those two perform it. The last magic of any sort that is done (or at least ordered) in this act comes after…
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- KING LEAR
What are the competing philosophies throughout the play King Lear?
In assessing the primary relationship between Lear and his daughters, I think that one can see the competing philosophies that collide and leave all of them as victims in the end. Lear is a…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Describe the dramatic effect when Howard listens to the voices of his family while Willy tries to…
Several effects are achieved in this scene. Willy’s professional stature is brought light, Howard’s happiness is juxtaposed to Willy’s misery, and Willy’s self-control is demonstrated as being…
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- OTHELLO
The question of Iago’s motivation reverberates through the play and the history of its…
I tend to think that it is envy that drives Iago. He feels slighted that Cassio received favor over him and is willing to do what is needed to ensure that everyone feels this pain through his…
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- HOLY SONNETS
In the poem “Holy Sonnet 10,” by John Donne, who is the speaker and what is the setting?Death, be…
In John Donne’s “Holy Sonnet 10,” the speaker is not clearly identified. It would be safe to assume that the speaker is John Donne himself, although the thoughts in the poem could have been…
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- ARTS
Which recorded blues piece helped usher in the “jazz age”? A.”Crazy Blues” B.”St.Louis Blues”…
The correct answer is (a)”A Crazy Blues.” “A Crazy Blues” is the first recording of blues music by an African American. Mamie Smith and Her Jazz Hounds recorded this song in 1920. It was composed…
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- THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH
The Epic of Gilgamesh and Genesis both contain stories of a flood that wipes out almost all…
The stories are very similar, but contain minor differences. As humbahaha pointed out, the Genesis flood is sent because of humanity’s wickedness, while the Gilgamesh flood happens due to mankind…
- HISTORY
It is very hard to know what event you are asking about here without having more context. There are many events in history that are known to various people as “Bloody Sunday.” The one that sticks…
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- HISTORY
Think of other heroes we have studied. What do they have in common?
People considered as heroes are seldom those who are perfect in every context. True heroes are always people who accept their limitations and are ready for the struggle to overcome them. They are…
- THROUGH THE TUNNEL
How is the tunnel in Doris Lessing’s “Through the Tunnel” a symbol?
Clearly the major symbol in this story, the tunnel and Jerry’s passage through it, is linked to the theme, which is the transition from the state of being a child to being an adult. What is…