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Literature Hunger Games

05/08/18

What do the scores the Gamemakers give the Tributes mean?

I need help on the Hunger Games

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Literature English

04/25/18

Major theme of Hyperion

Hyperion by John Keats

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Literature

04/24/18

Read the article “Are We Still Living in 1984”. Do you believe we are living in a society not unlike the one Winston lives in? Use at least one example from the

World Lit

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Literature Poetry American Literature Poem

04/05/18

Why is it important that the poet should imagine this homecoming for the bird before it disappears?

In stanza 6 of "To a Waterfowl" by William Cullen Byrant, the poet imagines the future homecoming of the bird in the images of rest, fellowship, and shelter. In answering the question we were told... more

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Literature Poetry American Literature English Literature

04/05/18

How does the introduction of this second human observer help to establish the poet's sympathy with the bird?

In stanza 2, the poet imagines a hunter watching the waterfowl. The poem and poet I'm asking about is "To a Waterfowl" by William Cullen Byrant

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Literature English Poetry Poetry Authors

04/05/18

What different effect is conveyed by the poem's focus upon a solitary bird?

Migrating birds usually travel in flocks and follow a leader. The poem I'm asking about is "To a Waterfowl" by William Cullen Byrant

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Literature Poetry American Literature Poem

04/05/18

What does this question about the bird's destination suggest to you about the poet's mood or state of mind?

In the first stanza of "To a Waterfowl" by William Cullen Byrant, the observation of the waterfowl in flight is put not as a statement but as a question.

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Literature

03/29/18

choice an answer

Excerpt from Norse Mythology Part AKate McConnaugheyThor, a son of Woden, ranked next to him among the gods. He rode through the air in a chariot drawn by goats. The Germans called him Donar and... more

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Literature Hulu Feminism

03/29/18

Give 3 examples of post colonialism in The handmaids tale (the hulu series). Give 3 examples of eco feminism in the handmaids tale.

Having trouble with this. I also need the examples to be explained as well.

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Literature English

03/23/18

Can someone give me a little help with this question from "The Death of Hector"?

List three examples of hubris, or extreme pride, you see in the story or hear about happening before the story begins. How does this hubris affect Hector’s ultimate fate.

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Literature English

03/23/18

Can someone give me a little help with this question from "The Death of Hector"?

Achilles and Hector arrival warriors, but are they both heroes?Discuss your opinion of each character in terms of the Greek view of arête, or on honor, and your own view of it.

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Literature English

03/22/18

Does anyone know enough help me with these questions about "The Death of Hector"?

1. In "The Death of Hector" was Hector doomed by fate? List three different examples of, references to, or discussion of fate in the story, and explain what effect they had on the outcome for the... more

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Literature English English Literature English Help

03/18/18

Homework question for "Statement of an Arrest Under the Immortality Act" play by Athol Fugard

1. What do you learn about the two characters through their interaction? What are their differences? 2. Why does Errol change his behavior so drastically after the police arrive? Note that Frieda... more

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Literature

03/18/18

I wonder what similarities and differences between Alice's adventure in wonderland and to build a fire

I will do a comparative essay between Alice's adventure in wonderland and to build a fire. I wonder what similarities and differences between Alice's adventure in wonderland and to build a fire

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Literature English Writing English Literature

03/11/18

What are two ways Shakespeare uses foreshadowing and fate in Romeo and Juliet?

Besides foreshadowing the death of the two lovers and using fate to show how they were meant to die since the beginning, what was one other thing Shakespeare foreshadowed, and what was one other... more

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Literature

03/06/18

If the audience perceives the Good Angel and Evil Angel as demonstrating an internal conflict, what do you think these characters might represent?

dreamsspiritualityFaustus’s ambitionsFaustus’s conscience

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Literature Writing Essay Author

03/04/18

How does familiarity with author's life augment the reader’s understanding of the novel?

the question is specifically about jane eyre and charlotte bronte but general is fine too

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Literature English Grammar Writing

02/23/18

Can you say "they were of a" as in "they were of a pale compelxion"?

I'm writing something currently, and I wrote "He was of a pallid complexion, with chalky lips and eyes that seemed like they were going to pop out at any given moment." and was wondering if it made... more

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Literature

02/04/18

What is the theme of the short story "Bullet in the Brain" by Tobias Wolff?

I have to write a four paragraph literary analysis essasy but i'm still stumped o whether I have it right or not.

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Literature English Writing Essay

01/27/18

When is it necessary to accept help to overcome something difficult?

This is my essay prompt and I can't think of anything. Please also include a few examples from films, TV shows, etc.

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Literature

01/23/18

What are similar ideas between The Catcher in the Rye and The Crucible?

what themes are the same/differences

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Literature English English Literature Poem

01/15/18

I need help explaining this poem in one paragraph

I like the pink flamingo in your yardexotic cocky jungle bird, jauntily poking through the crisp sheet snow. nuzzeled on a feather bed flushed with anticipation, the winking eye invites my warm... more

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Literature

01/10/18

What is a theme statement of The Genius Plague?

The Genius Plague by David Walton is about a fungi that when it infects someone, it gives them intelligence but it also has the ability to control over them. Here is also a link to the summary of... more

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Literature #thegiver

12/14/17

why does jonás stop taking his stirring repression pills

hello please help me

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Literature

11/30/17

if you shake someone until their teeth rattle, what kind of literary device is used?

thabk you maam

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What do the scores the Gamemakers give the Tributes mean?

Major theme of Hyperion

Read the article “Are We Still Living in 1984”. Do you believe we are living in a society not unlike the one Winston lives in? Use at least one example from the

Why is it important that the poet should imagine this homecoming for the bird before it disappears?

How does the introduction of this second human observer help to establish the poet's sympathy with the bird?

What different effect is conveyed by the poem's focus upon a solitary bird?

What does this question about the bird's destination suggest to you about the poet's mood or state of mind?

choice an answer

Give 3 examples of post colonialism in The handmaids tale (the hulu series). Give 3 examples of eco feminism in the handmaids tale.

Can someone give me a little help with this question from "The Death of Hector"?

Can someone give me a little help with this question from "The Death of Hector"?

Does anyone know enough help me with these questions about "The Death of Hector"?

Homework question for "Statement of an Arrest Under the Immortality Act" play by Athol Fugard

I wonder what similarities and differences between Alice's adventure in wonderland and to build a fire

What are two ways Shakespeare uses foreshadowing and fate in Romeo and Juliet?

If the audience perceives the Good Angel and Evil Angel as demonstrating an internal conflict, what do you think these characters might represent?

How does familiarity with author's life augment the reader’s understanding of the novel?

Can you say "they were of a" as in "they were of a pale compelxion"?

What is the theme of the short story "Bullet in the Brain" by Tobias Wolff?

When is it necessary to accept help to overcome something difficult?

What are similar ideas between The Catcher in the Rye and The Crucible?

I need help explaining this poem in one paragraph

What is a theme statement of The Genius Plague?

why does jonás stop taking his stirring repression pills

if you shake someone until their teeth rattle, what kind of literary device is used?

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