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09/06/19

In the Book Wonder by R.J Palacio, how did Auggie pullman change from being the shy and timid kid to being a brave kid.

can you please help me find a quote from the book near the start about Auggie being shy and a quote at the end of him stamding up to himself and what he believes. if this is answered in time it... more

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Literature Mlk

09/06/19

king gives two responses to the clergymen’s charge that he is “an outsider.” describe both. which do you find more compelling and why?

letter from birmingham jail

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Literature Ela

09/05/19

The Purloined Letter by: Edgar Allen Poe

From The Purloined Letter at what moment in the story might he seem less than truthful.

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Literature Books Victorian Era

09/02/19

importance/relevance of the Victorian Literature to the society and students

significance of the victorian literature to the society/students and how it impacts us

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Literature Phonics Creative Writing

08/30/19

Is it difficult to understand sentence structure?

Can you utilize quick and easy tips that allow you to write in a structured format?

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Literature Reading Writing

08/25/19

What is the difference between first and third person when reading?

In reading and then writing, a story is told by authors either in first, second, or third person. Do you or your child know the answer?

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Literature English

08/14/19

How was American Literature shaped?

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Literature Writing

08/13/19

Nonfiction does not contain characters, plots, or settings.

Is this statement true or false?

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Literature Reading Prince And The Pauper

08/13/19

In the novel, children believe that Edward is the king while the adults do not. Are there other examples where children have greater knowledge than adults? Consider Twain’s implications here.

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Literature Prince And The Pauper

08/13/19

Some might say Miles Hendon acts as the "hero" in this novel. What heroic qualities does he possess? Is he lacking any that prevent him from being a true hero?

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Literature Ap Literature Malala Yousafzai

08/08/19

Malala's mother, Tor Pekai Yousafzai, cannot read or write. How do you think this has impacted Malala's life and her view of education for females?

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Literature

08/05/19

Describe Auggie Using One Character Trait At The End Of The Novel

In R.J Palacio's Novel, Wonder, Cite Evidence From The Book Use Page Numbers As Well

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Literature

08/04/19

Wild thing theme book

What is the theme of wild things by Clay Carmichael?

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Literature English Reading

07/24/19

How does Agatha Christie build suspense in the first chapter of the book called Murder of Roger Ackroyd?

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Literature Mark Twain Symbolism Puddnhead Wilson

07/23/19

What does Pudd'nhead Wilson's joke about half a dog mean?

In _Pudd'nhead Wilson_, by Mark Twain, the character David Wilson makes a remark that results in the townspeople writing him off as a "pudd'nhead". > He had just made the acquaintance of... more

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Literature Hamlet William Shakespeare

07/23/19

Why was Ophelia psychologically ill in the Shakespearean play Hamlet?

In the Shakespearean play Hamlet Ophelia became psychologically ill. Was it because of Hamlet's behavior or how society treated her or what's the real reason behind her sudden illness? Did... more

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Literature Character Analysis William Shakespeare Henry Iv Part I

07/23/19

Is Harry Hotspur portrayed as a villain in Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I?

Having studied Shakespeare's play *Henry IV, Part I* and seen a performance of it in Stratford, I'm still uncertain of how we're meant to view the character of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur). Clearly... more

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Literature Meaning Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy John Le Carre

07/22/19

What do these espionage tradecraft phrases from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy mean?

When Ricky Tarr is recounting his story to George Smiley, he speculates that Boris -- a Russian spy working undercover as a trade delegate -- was "waiting for a connect, working a letterbox, maybe,... more

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Literature Meaning Wording Choice Ambrose Bierce

07/21/19

A real meaning of a Bramarbas or a Holofernes?

> Before long the madness of intoxication broke out; they attacked one another with fists and knives, and it looked as if they would do murder. Suddenly the Saltmaster’s son, who had stood... more

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Literature Symbolism J R R Tolkien The Lord Of The Rings

07/20/19

Why are Orcs associated with the colors red, yellow, and black in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings?

In Tolkien's *The Lord of the Rings* series, Sauron, and characters allied with Sauron, are frequently associated with the colors red, yellow, and black. For example, here is a description of the... more

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Literature Phrases

07/20/19

Is "fare you well" still used in Norfolk?

[Jean Rhys's](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/apr/14/jean-rhys-brief-survey-short-story) story "Till September Petronella" contains the following passage: > 'Fare you well,' he said.... more

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Literature Plagiarism Poetry Edgar Allan Poe

07/20/19

Did Poe plagiarise someone else's work when writing "The Raven"?

I've read that Poe's been accused of lifting significant elements from many authors including Elizabeth Barrett, Charles Dickens, Leo Penzoni, and Thomas Holley Chivers (and "unknown," of course).... more

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Literature Short Stories William Shakespeare The Merchant Of Venice

07/19/19

The Merchant of Venice?

İs there any short version of the merchant of Venice to play? We are going to play it in our class but the problem is that the story is too long and we don't have enough time for all of it. I need... more

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Literature Symbolism Short Stories German Literature

07/19/19

What is the significance of "half past two" in Wolfgang Borchert's The Clock and The Bread?

In both *The Clock* and *The Bread* by Wolfgang Borchert there is a mention of the events happening at "half past two" in the morning. I have been unable to find a historical event of World War Two... more

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Literature Symbolism Animal Farm George Orwell

07/17/19

Who or what does Benjamin the donkey represent in Animal Farm?

Benjamin is the old, irritable donkey who doesn't care who's in control, because he says that work will be the same either way. He is one of the few on the farm who can read, and who still... more

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In the Book Wonder by R.J Palacio, how did Auggie pullman change from being the shy and timid kid to being a brave kid.

king gives two responses to the clergymen’s charge that he is “an outsider.” describe both. which do you find more compelling and why?

The Purloined Letter by: Edgar Allen Poe

importance/relevance of the Victorian Literature to the society and students

Is it difficult to understand sentence structure?

What is the difference between first and third person when reading?

How was American Literature shaped?

Nonfiction does not contain characters, plots, or settings.

In the novel, children believe that Edward is the king while the adults do not. Are there other examples where children have greater knowledge than adults? Consider Twain’s implications here.

Some might say Miles Hendon acts as the "hero" in this novel. What heroic qualities does he possess? Is he lacking any that prevent him from being a true hero?

Malala's mother, Tor Pekai Yousafzai, cannot read or write. How do you think this has impacted Malala's life and her view of education for females?

Describe Auggie Using One Character Trait At The End Of The Novel

Wild thing theme book

How does Agatha Christie build suspense in the first chapter of the book called Murder of Roger Ackroyd?

What does Pudd'nhead Wilson's joke about half a dog mean?

Why was Ophelia psychologically ill in the Shakespearean play Hamlet?

Is Harry Hotspur portrayed as a villain in Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I?

What do these espionage tradecraft phrases from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy mean?

A real meaning of a Bramarbas or a Holofernes?

Why are Orcs associated with the colors red, yellow, and black in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings?

Is "fare you well" still used in Norfolk?

Did Poe plagiarise someone else's work when writing "The Raven"?

The Merchant of Venice?

What is the significance of "half past two" in Wolfgang Borchert's The Clock and The Bread?

Who or what does Benjamin the donkey represent in Animal Farm?

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