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10/11/17

If I'm talking about a character in a story and he only uses "I" do I change his quotes to "him" ?

Example: the narrator confesses that, “Roderick Usher, had been one of [his] boon companions in boyhood; but many years had elapsed since [their] last meeting.” (1535) and that despite their... more

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09/25/17

Find at least two examples in “To a Mouse” of the following pronunciation patterns for Scottish English:...Please help me..please.

Find at least two examples in “To a Mouse” of the following pronunciation patterns for Scottish English: (a) Final consonants are dropped, and (b) the letter o is replaced by either ae or a. TO... more

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English Literature English Essay Feedback

09/19/17

PLEASE PLEASE HELP MARK MY ESSAY ON OTHELLO

So my English teacher says she has too much work to do but I really need some advice on my essay so that I can improve. I would really appreciate some advice on this. I had someone comment before... more

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English Literature Vocabulary

09/15/17

need a short story using the words diplomatic , taunt obsolete, and exagerate

i need a short story using diplomatic taunt exagerate and obsolete

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English Literature

09/13/17

A Compare & Contrast Map consists of a visual representation of an entire chapter into title, sub-headings & secondary headings

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08/22/17

(a) Summarize Shelley’s argument in “A Song: ‘Men of England.’” (b) Evaluate his arguments, using a chart like the one shown.

Men of England, wherefore1 plough For the lords who lay ye low? Wherefore weave with toil and care The rich robes your tyrants wear?5Wherefore feed and clothe and save From the cradle to the grave... more

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English Literature

08/15/17

what is the great purpose of our life? what is it that we must do to rise above the fear of the Unknown yet never lose the human trait of making mistakes?

What is the purpose of this life, what is each human meant to do in this world before he is taken into the void? How must he not fear the Oblivion, the ending of all things known and the start of... more

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English Literature Writing

08/09/17

what are the cons of using Irony?

When irony is used in a story it makes for better detail and story telling. What are the disadvantages of using irony?

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English Literature English English Help

08/03/17

Which of the italicized words is the superlative form of an irregular adjective?

a.John had better luck than Andrew in his relationship.b.Of the three men, Andujar had the worst difficulties in his relationships.c.Claire had a greater fear of making a commitment than Helene... more

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08/03/17

. Which of the italicized words is the comparative form of an irregular adjective?

a. Marvell had a shorter life than Herrick did. b.Was the seventeenth century a more turbulent period than the eighteenth century?c.Suckling accomplished more in less time than many... more

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08/03/17

Which of the following is not the superlative form of an irregular adjective? a. coldest b. furthest c. best d. most

a. coldest b. furthest c. best d. most Help...

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English Literature English

07/30/17

Which of these lines from the epitaph directly names Mr. Purkapile's attempt to end the marriage?

Read the epitaphs of Mr. and Mrs. Purkapile from the Spoon River Anthology and answer the question that follows.Mrs. PurkapileHE ran away and was gone for a year.When he came home he told me the... more

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English Literature English

07/30/17

Which best describes Mrs. Purkapile's attitude toward her husband?

Read the epitaphs of Mr. and Mrs. Purkapile from the Spoon River Anthology and answer the question that follows.Mrs. PurkapileHE ran away and was gone for a year.When he came home he told me the... more

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English Literature English

07/25/17

"The Story of an Hour" Lit. Questions

Use evidence from the Spoon River Anthology epitaphs and "The Story of an Hour" to explain how literature of the time reflected some women's feelings of being trapped and oppressed by their... more

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English Literature English

07/25/17

"A Jury of Her Peers" Lit. Questions

Which of these best describes Mrs. Peters in "A Jury of Her Peers?" Select one:a. She hated to see things half done.b. She had eyes that looked as if they could see a long way into things.c. She... more

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English Literature English

07/11/17

Which of these lines from the epitaph directly names Mr. Purkapile's attempt to end the marriage?

Read the epitaphs of Mr. and Mrs. Purkapile from the Spoon River Anthology and answer the question that follows.Mrs. PurkapileHE ran away and was gone for a year.When he came home he told me the... more

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English Literature English

07/11/17

Which best describes Mrs. Purkapile's attitude toward her husband?

Read the epitaphs of Mr. and Mrs. Purkapile from the Spoon River Anthology and answer the question that follows.Mrs. PurkapileHE ran away and was gone for a year.When he came home he told me the... more

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English Literature English

07/11/17

Which of these best describes Mrs. Peters in "A Jury of Her Peers?"

Which of these best describes Mrs. Peters in "A Jury of Her Peers?" Select one:a. She hated to see things half done.b. She had eyes that looked as if they could see a long way into things.c. She... more

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English Literature Literature Poetry

06/28/17

How might they interpret the Modernist slogan, "Make it new"?

It has been observed that for the High Modernists (people like Pound and Eliot), the modern era seemed a time of loss: loss of cutural meaning, loss of social coherence, loss of faith. For other... more

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English Literature English English Help

06/24/17

What Is the Best Description of Mrs. Peters in "A Jury of Her Peers?"

Which of these best describes Mrs. Peters in "A Jury of Her Peers?"Select one:a. She hated to see things half done.b. She had eyes that looked as if they could see a long way into things.c. She... more

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English Literature

06/21/17

What is the language technique for It's just not me?

English And It's important thank you!!!!

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English Literature English English Grammar

06/14/17

Which of these best describes Mrs. Peters in "A Jury of Her Peers?"

Which of these best describes Mrs. Peters in "A Jury of Her Peers?" Select one:a. She hated to see things half done.b. She had eyes that looked as if they could see a long way into things.c. She... more

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English Literature English

06/14/17

Which statement correctly states the purpose of this excerpt?

Read this excerpt from Federalist Paper No. 1 and answer the question that follows:Federalist Papers: No. 1General IntroductionFor the Independent JournalAuthor: Alexander HamiltonIt is not,... more

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English Literature

06/13/17

Who does the narrator of "The Ruin" think built the stone structures whose ruins he is contemplating? 1.Giants 2. The Danes 3.Iluvator 4. The Romans

This questions comes from English Literature

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English Literature Literature

05/24/17

From perks of being a wallflower, is charlie sympathetic. If so, can you please give me an example how he is sympathetic.

I am reading a book for English class and now we are writing an essay. I'm trying to come up with an example on how charlie is a sympathetic person but can't. So I'm asking you for help. Thank you... more

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If I'm talking about a character in a story and he only uses "I" do I change his quotes to "him" ?

Find at least two examples in “To a Mouse” of the following pronunciation patterns for Scottish English:...Please help me..please.

PLEASE PLEASE HELP MARK MY ESSAY ON OTHELLO

need a short story using the words diplomatic , taunt obsolete, and exagerate

A Compare & Contrast Map consists of a visual representation of an entire chapter into title, sub-headings & secondary headings

(a) Summarize Shelley’s argument in “A Song: ‘Men of England.’” (b) Evaluate his arguments, using a chart like the one shown.

what is the great purpose of our life? what is it that we must do to rise above the fear of the Unknown yet never lose the human trait of making mistakes?

what are the cons of using Irony?

Which of the italicized words is the superlative form of an irregular adjective?

. Which of the italicized words is the comparative form of an irregular adjective?

Which of the following is not the superlative form of an irregular adjective? a. coldest b. furthest c. best d. most

Which of these lines from the epitaph directly names Mr. Purkapile's attempt to end the marriage?

Which best describes Mrs. Purkapile's attitude toward her husband?

"The Story of an Hour" Lit. Questions

"A Jury of Her Peers" Lit. Questions

Which of these lines from the epitaph directly names Mr. Purkapile's attempt to end the marriage?

Which best describes Mrs. Purkapile's attitude toward her husband?

Which of these best describes Mrs. Peters in "A Jury of Her Peers?"

How might they interpret the Modernist slogan, "Make it new"?

What Is the Best Description of Mrs. Peters in "A Jury of Her Peers?"

What is the language technique for It's just not me?

Which of these best describes Mrs. Peters in "A Jury of Her Peers?"

Which statement correctly states the purpose of this excerpt?

Who does the narrator of "The Ruin" think built the stone structures whose ruins he is contemplating? 1.Giants 2. The Danes 3.Iluvator 4. The Romans

From perks of being a wallflower, is charlie sympathetic. If so, can you please give me an example how he is sympathetic.

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