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August 25, 2018 Educator

THE JILTING OF GRANNY WEATHERALL

At the beginning of the story, what attitude does Granny have toward the doctor, toward Cornelia,…

In the beginning of the story, Granny perceives no reason for Doctor Harry to be visiting her, and blames this visit upon Cornelia, her daughter. For, she tells the doctor that the only reason she…

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A DOLL’S HOUSE

At the beginning of Act I, what behavior of Nora’s does Torvald express concern about?

Torvald gives Nora many nicknames, most noticeably in the first act of the play. “Spendthrift” and “Miss Sweet-Tooth” are both so-called terms of endearment that Torvald uses to address Nora;…

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HATCHET

What does Brian call a survival pack in Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet?

In Chapter 1 of Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet, the narrator explains that Brian is flying from New York to Canada to spend the summer with his father, who is working in Canada’s oil fields, having just…

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SCIENCE

What are the differences and similarities between mRNA and tRNA?

Below are several characteristics of messenger RNA (mRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA). The characteristics that are highlighted in “italics” are the same for both mRNA and tRNA. Messenger RNA…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What does the language in the description of Ralph foreshadow?

The first sentence of the novel describes Ralph as “the boy with fair hair.” As a leader, Ralph will prove to be “fair.” He has the best intentions and uses the conch to give everyone who wants a…

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LITERATURE

What are some descriptions and examples of the innocent youth archetype in literature?

The innocent, or the youth, is typically naïve, honest, and morally upright. The innocent plays a large role in helping others to maintain their course; they encourage and inspire others when…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

How can Marxism be applied to gender stratification?

Marxist Feminism, or Materialist Feminism, is a theoretical framework which analyzes gender stratification through Marxist theory. Traditionally, Karl Marx’s body of work, and later Marxist texts,…

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SCIENCE

How does temperature affect diffusion?

As temperature increases, the rate of diffusion also increases. Diffusion is a form of passive transport during which particles travel down a concentration gradient. In other words, particles…

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A SIGHT IN CAMP IN THE DAYBREAK GRAY AND DIM

In the poem “A Sight in Camp in the Daybreak Grey and Dim”, at what time of day does the speaker…

Walt Whitman’s poem “A Sight in Camp in the Daybreak Gray and Dim” is rather self-explanatory since the title, which is the same as the first line, indicates that it is dawn. Whitman, the speaker,…

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HISTORY

What are the positives of the Trail of Tears?

There were not good things that came from the Trail of Tears, especially for those who had to march to Oklahoma. The Indian Removal Act that brought on the removal of the Five Civilized Tribes…

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LITERATURE

What is the symbolism/metaphorical use of albatross in literature?

An albatross can be a symbol of good luck, or a symbol of some psychological or emotional burden. The albatross plays a key role in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s 1798 poem “Rime of the Ancient…

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NIGHT

How did Eliezer’s relationship with Moishe the Beadle influence him, both before and after Moishe…

In the novel Night by Elie Wiesel, Eliezer’s relationship with Moishe the Beadle initially influences him to learn. When we first meet Eliezer, he is almost 13 years old and he is committed to…

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SCIENCE

What erosional force forms sand dunes?

Sand dunes are formed by the action of wind. Erosion of rocks by chemical and physical processes generates sand particles. These particles are blown away by wind. Depending on the strength of the…

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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

What was the past of the ghost?

The ghost that your question is referencing is Sir Simon de Canterville. He was one of the first owners of the Canterville Chase, which is the mansion that the Otis family has just bought. The…

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THE AMERICAN DREAM: A SHORT HISTORY OF AN IDEA THAT SHAPED A NATION

How would you summarize the first paragraph in Chapter 6?

Summary of the first paragraph in Chapter 6: Early American pioneers such as the Puritans viewed immigration to the New World as a vehicle for unmitigated success, whether for themselves or for…

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EDUCATION

What are some fun, interesting, and easy kid-friendly topics to speak about in class?

It depends on the age of the student, of course–seventh graders are much different than first graders. For this question, let’s look at what you can do with fourth graders. Fourth graders are…

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THE PIECE OF STRING

In the story “The Piece of String,” do you think Malandain really believes Hauchecorne found the…

Maitre Malandain probably does not truly believe that Maitre Hauchcorne has stolen the wallet, but having “the tendency to hold grudges,” he takes advantage of an opportunity to deal misery to his…

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OTHELLO

What is lago’s motivation for acting as he does in Othello?

Excellent question. What is driving Iago, anyway? He is full of explanations and motivations, and yet few of them make much sense and we’re left wondering if he has any real motivation at all. He…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What does equal representation mean?

Equal representation can mean different things. When the Constitutional Convention was being held, there was a big debate regarding the structure of the legislative branch. The large states wanted…

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THE LESSON

Characterize the narrator in the story “The Lesson”?

In Toni Cade Bambara’s short story “The Lesson” the narrator and protagonist is a young African-American girl named Sylvia. In order to characterize her we look at her thoughts, speech, and…

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THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL

What part of the Anne Frank’s diary suggest that human beings continue to be petty-minded even in…

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl clearly shows how even in the most horrific circumstances, humans can still argue about silly and unimportant things. Naturally, being stuck together with 7…

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SCIENCE

What is the relationship between taste and smell?

Our mouth and nose work together in order to provide us with the sensation of different tastes. In fact, the episode “Taste and Smell” by Newton’s Apple states that “seventy to seventy-five…

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LEGAL ALIEN

What would be the tone and the theme of the poem “Legal Alien” by Pat Mora?

In this poem, Pat Mora talks about the cultural identity of Hispanic Americans, about how, despite belonging both to an American community and a Mexican community, one can never really be fully…

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NIGHT

How does the community of Sighet view Eliezer’s father in the novel Night by Elie Wiesel?

In Night by Elie Wiesel, Eliezer’s father is treated with great respect by their community of Sighet. Wiesel writes, “The Jewish community of Sighet held him in highest esteem; his advice on public…

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LYSISTRATA

What would be dramatically interesting to explore in Lysistrata by Aristophanes? How would one…

Lysistrata is one of the most famous classical Greek comedies, written by Aristophanes and originally performed in 411 BC in Athens. Lysistrata is often performed, as it provides many roles for…

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HISTORY

Was Sicily subject to the Spartans before the Peloponnesian War? Or was it an ally?

As an island off the coast of Italy, Sicily did not have any major interactions with the Spartans before the Sicilian Expedition because the Spartans preferred to stay as close to Sparta as…

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NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS, AN AMERICAN SLAVE

What did Douglass believe his ability to read had caused? What evidence shows why he felt that…

In Chapter VII of his Narrative, Frederick Douglass enlists the children of Baltimore to teach him how to read. As he recounts, The plan which I adopted, and the one by which I was most…

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RELIGION

What’s the difference between God and Jesus?

Christianity holds that God and Jesus are made of the same divine substance. This can be a little confusing, especially when we talk about the risen Christ who ascends to heaven. In Christian…

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HISTORY

What expressed powers are exercised by which branches of the federal government?

Expressed powers are those that are specifically written in the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution grants Congress the most power with over twenty-seven specific expressed powers….

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THE LITTLE PRINCE

What was a hard decision the Little Prince had to make?

The Little Prince makes the difficult decision to travel from his asteroid planet, because it means leaving behind his beloved rose. He departs the tiny planet because he feels he needs to broaden…

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GRASS

Connect “Grass” by Carl Sandburg to “Abandoned Farmhouse” by Ted Kooser. The connection may be a…

A common theme that connects Sandburg’s “Grass” and Kooser’s “Abandoned Farmhouse” is that facts prevail despite absence or death. When voices are silenced, factual evidence or historical facts…

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REFERENCE

Gradually over time, Yamaki’s fear of gummy worms has disappeared. Disappearance of the…

The gradual disappearance of a conditioned response is known as extinction. When extinction occurs, the bond between the stimulus and response, in the is case gummy worms and fear, is diminished or…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How would you describe the attitudes and behavior of Lord Montague?

That is a tough question. It’s not that Lord Montague is tough to analyze, because he’s a very deep character. On the contrary, he is a tough read because he is barely in the play at all. He…

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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

In Chapter 17, from pages 117-120, Holden outlines almost all of his anxieties about life. What…

In addition to the phoniness Holden sees in the cute, young girls (they will all marry phony, boring men) he watches waiting for Sally to show up for the date. Throughout the chapter, he also…

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SCIENCE

Why can’t copper be made into a magnet?

Magnetism results from the alignment of an atom’s outer electrons. There are three types of magnetism: Diamagnetism-atoms that have no unpaired outer electrons are repelled by a magnetic field….

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HISTORY

Give a five-word sentence to explain historical impact of Marbury v. Madison.

The 1803 Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison, was an important event in the early history of the republic. The Supreme Court at this time was led by Chief Justice John Marshall. In this case,…

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AND OF CLAY ARE WE CREATED

What is the narrative technique of “And of Clay We Are Created?”

In the short story “Of Clay We are Created,” Isabel Allende uses a reliable first person narrator, Eva Luna. This story is a work of realistic fiction recounting the plight of a young girl…

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THE HOUSE OF MIRTH

How does Edith Wharton explore the theme of marriage in The House of Mirth?

Wharton explores and critiques marriage primarily through her main character, Lily Bart. Lily is beautiful, gracious, intelligent and has been raised in high society, but has very little money….

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OF MICE AND MEN

In Of Mice and Men, why does Lennie constantly get into trouble?

Lennie gets into trouble because he is childlike and doesn’t really have any impulse control. Lennie is a developmentally delayed man who happens to be incredibly strong. He has the mental age…

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SCIENCE

What makes classical conditioning different from operant conditioning?

Classical and operant conditioning are both central to behavioral psychology. Both result in learning, but their processes are quite different. Classical conditioning was first prescribed by the…

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SCIENCE

Why is diamond used as an abrasive?

Diamond is useful as an abrasive because of its hardness. It is the hardest naturally occurring mineral, rated at 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Diamond is also chemically inert to most…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What rumours have spread about Betty in The Crucible, and who is responsible for the rumours?

It actually isn’t Betty, Reverend Parris’s young daughter, about whom rumors are spread; it is Abigail, his seventeen year-old “strikingly beautiful niece.” Parris asks her, in Act One, if her…

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ANIMAL FARM

Give reasons why the animals rebel against the pigs in Animal Farm.

In Chapter Seven of Animal Farm, the hens rebel against the pigs after Napoleon strikes a deal with Whymper who sell their eggs. As a result, the hens raise a “terrible outcry” and begin to lay…

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ROBERT SOUTHEY

What is the message of the poem “Inchcape Rock” by Robert Southey?

“Inchcape Rock” by Robert Southey is based on a traditional Scottish folktale concerning a dangerous rock outcropping in northern Scotland. Southey follows the original in making a simple moral…

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SCIENCE

What’s the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Mitosis is cell division of a diploid cell resulting in two identical diploid daughter cells. The chromosomes are replicated before mitosis begins during the S phase of interphase. This ensures a…

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JULIUS CAESAR

Did Caesar deserve to die?

Though an argument could probably be made for both sides, I would argue that the character Caesar did not deserve to die in Julius Caesar. Here, it is important to differentiate the character…

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HISTORY

What were causes of the rise and decline of the Meroe Kingdom, and what was the ruler of Meroe…

Kush was an ancient Nubian kingdom in what is now modern Sudan in Africa. The city of Meroe was located along the middle stretch of the Nile River where the Blue Nile, White Nile and River Atbara…

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SCIENCE

An engine can pull a 500 metric ton load up an inclined plane rising 1m in 100m of horizontal…

Hello! As I understand, “inclined plane rising 1 in 100” means that when travelling some distance along this inclined plane a body rises by 1/100 of that distance. In other words, the sine of an…

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MACBETH

Who was the Thane of Cawdor before Macbeth?

We don’t actually meet or find out the name of the person who was Thane of Cawdor before Macbeth, because Duncan has him executed pretty quickly as a punishment for his treason. While Macbeth and…