Jiskha Homework Help
SATURDAY
March 13, 2010
SCHOOL SUBJECTS
- Art
- Business
- Computers
- English
- Foreign Languages
- Health
- Home Economics
- Math
- Music
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Studies
GRADE LEVELS
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- Elementary School
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
- High School
- 9th Grade
- 10th Grade
- 11th Grade
- 12th Grade
- College
- Adult Education
Post a New Question | Current Questions | Chat With Live Tutors

Homework Help: English: Authors

Recent Homework Questions About Authors

Post a New Question | Current Questions

Auditing
1. Which of the following matters would an auditor most likely consider to be a significant deficiency to be communicated to the audit committee? A. Management's failure to renegotiate unfavorable long-term purchase commitments. B. Recurring operating losses that may indic...
Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 11:53pm

classroom instruction
Teachers do need to establish ground rules about discussion: students should learn to listen politely to each other, and to agree to differ on occasion. Teachers can model calm and polite behavior, without giving in to irrationality. It is important to make clear to children t...
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:58pm

Works Cited
I copied a photo off a website, but it has no author. Should I mention the site only for my Works Cited page?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:49pm

Temple College
had some Psychology homework resereching a female Psychiatrist named Viola Brody. but when i reaserch her online through all the major search engines i come up empty. all i've found so far is that she wrote a book witch i already knew. can you help me with a place to look ...
Monday, March 8, 2010 at 2:38am

12th grade
the constitution was written in order to establish a stronger central government that that provided by the articles of confederation, however the whole point of th american revolution was to renounce an oppressive central authority. explain this apparent reversal in the thinki...
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 9:32pm

literary
How do authors of short stories use various literary devices to help with the development of theme?
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11:10am

english
correct the following tenese Concentration does not mean (1) think only one idea. Concentration means holding a central issue in mind while you (2)except or reject ideas that are related to that issue. In the words of F. Scott (3)(1896-1940), author of the nover (4)"The G...
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 12:00am

Improving Your Writing
Ten years ago, you started working as a clerk for DMD Medical Supplies. Six months ago, Liz Jakowski, the human resources director, promoted you to office manager. You manage two employees: Jack Snyder and Ruth Disselkoen. Your office provides secretarial support for the four ...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 10:56am

Business Management questions
CASE 1—E-Biz Dreams Robert Downs has just completed a Master of Science degree in computer science at Major State University. He now wants to begin a new Internet business selling his services as a Web site maker for companies in his home city, St. Louis. He estimates tha...
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 12:29pm

please help
can someone please revise?? only a proposal Work and family are both central to our way of life. Finding a balance between the two is an issue of importance to men, women, and employers. The current work standards in United States and the lack of family friendly policies imple...
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10:00am

Accountin
Balance sheet help Preferred stok-$5.00 par 50,000 balance Common stock-$2 par 100,000 balance Problem: Stock information *Authorized to sell 75,000 shares of its preferred stock although this class of stock is $3 dividened value it passed on declaring a dividend this past yea...
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 10:55pm

Geography
#50. What were the factors that played a significant role in the collapse of Russian control over Eastern Europe? my answer: There were a few factors that played a significant role in the collapse of Russian control over Eastern Europe, corruption and inefficiency being two of...
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 2:16pm

Geography
Please help me on these questions: 3. The soil of much of the steppe region of Northern Eurasia is a. very fertile and productive. b. lacking in minerals and unproductive c. too cold to produce much food d. heavily fertilized with chemicals to make it marginally productive I&#...
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 1:42pm

college english
Please help revise !! thank u sooo much!! Direct military action against Iran would only agitate the Middle East particularly Islamic governed countries. Disturbing this region would damage America’s interest towards the fight against terrorism. Consequently, increasing ...
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 10:42am

economics
Mirks labs is a British pharmaceutical company that currently enjoys a patent monopoly in Europe, Canada and the United States, on Zatab (pronounced zay-tab), an allergy medication. The global demand for Zatab is Qd = 15.0-0.2P Where Qd is annual quantity demanded (in millions...
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 10:07am

Greek Mythology
I can't find any information on Homer, author of the Odyssey. Is there a good website i could use other than Wikipedia?
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 9:28am

US Federal Government
How is popular sovereignty present in US Federal government? I know popular sovereignty means the people have the primary source of governmental authority (it also had to do with slaves states and how a state registered their vote as a slave state or not a slave state... HELP!...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:58pm

Geography
ase help me on these questions: 3. The soil of much of the steppe region of Northern Eurasia is a. very fertile and productive. b. lacking in minerals and unproductive c. too cold to produce much food d. heavily fertilized with chemicals to make it marginally productive I'...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:03pm

Geography
Please help me on these questions: 3. The soil of much of the steppe region of Northern Eurasia is a. very fertile and productive. b. lacking in minerals and unproductive c. too cold to produce much food d. heavily fertilized with chemicals to make it marginally productive I&#...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 6:58pm

english
the names of five books written by West Indian authors
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 3:27am

music
Please help.. Can anyone please tell me who was the first author of the lyrics"Five Little Monkeys" Thank You
Monday, February 15, 2010 at 12:40pm

English
Can you check the very last sentences of the day? 1)The biker wanted to cheer his supporters or wanted to cheer to his supporters? 2) We toasted the New Year or we toasted to the New Year? 3)In order to stress the fact that the children were given very little to eat, Dickens r...
Monday, February 8, 2010 at 5:56pm

English
Identify the appositive or appositive phrase in the following sentences. 1. Washington was awkward with women until he met his wife-to-be, Martha Custis. A= Martha Custis 2. No salary was paid to Washington, our country’s first millionaire. AP= our country’s first mi...
Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 11:15am

ENGLSIH
What criteria should you look at to evaluate information? a) Relevant, Authoritative, Historical b) Relevant, Reliable, Revisions c)Relevant, Reliable, Authoritative d)Relevant, Reliable, Magazines and Newspapers is it (B)
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1:12pm

Algebra
Review examples 2, 3, and 4 in section 8.4 of the text. How does the author determine what the first equation should be? What about the second equation? How are these examples similar? How are they different? Find a problem in the text that is similar to examples 2, 3, and 4. ...
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 6:18pm

English
I need help finding articles for my author Scott F. Fitzgerald. Please help me.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 5:02pm

history
when evaluating a web rescource wich terms refers to weather the information is realiable or error free? a. accuracy b. authority c. coverage d. objectivity
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 2:02pm

English-Ms. Sue
This is the last question on the essay. The author of this essay is Shirley Whittington Last question: Some people consider puns to be the lowest form of humour. What points does Whittington advance to suggest the respectabililty of puns? Do you agree with her views? Comment. ...
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 9:07pm

managerial economics
The total operating revenues of a public transportation authority are $100M while its total operatiing costs are $120M. The price per ride is $1, and the price elasticity of demand for transportation ia -0.4. The transportation authority has to eliminate its operating deficit....
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7:54pm

aed/200
what are characteristics of progressivism? is it teacher or student centered authority?
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10:29am

English
In Stephen King's "Why We Crave Horror Movies?" Why does the author think we need to exercise our anticivilization emotions? What are some other ways we might confront these emotions?
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 11:13pm

critical thinking
identify and classify the different fallacReprinted from "Animals Hold the Key to Saving Human Lives," Los Angeles Times, February 5, 1996, by permission of the author. Dr. Joseph E. Murray, a Nobel laureate, performed the first human kidney transplant in 1954. He is...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 2:20pm

READING
If an author is skillful at representing the point of view and attitudes of a hobo, a nurse, a corporate CEO, and a variety of other diverse characters, the author is demonstrating
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 9:12am

English
“Harlem” What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?...
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 1:54pm

Literary Analysis and Composition I
Write a four paragraph literary essay in response to the following question. Be sure to include a thesis statement in your introduction, provide textual evidence in the body paragraphs, and end the essay with a strong conclusion. You may use your books and other notes you have...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 7:25pm

Crt/205
I have posted my assignment several times and noone has responded to what I need help with I am going to post it one more time to see if anyone can check over my questions and answeres and give me some type of feed back Checkpoint :Identifying Fallacies For this checkpoint, yo...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 4:54pm

Crt/205
Could someone please check over my homework to ensure if i did it correctly. Checkpoint :Identifying Fallacies For this checkpoint, you will only be using the following fallacies. Ad hominem (inconsistency) Begging the question false dilemma Straw man You must choose which ca...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 4:15pm

Crt/205
i am not sue if i am doing this assignment correctly but this is what I came up with. Checkpoint :Identifying Fallacies For this checkpoint, you will only be using the following fallacies. Ad hominem (inconsistency) Begging the question false dilemma Straw man You must choose ...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 3:56pm

com 220
Assignment: Incorporating Statistics, Graphs, and Illustrations ... com 220. How does the author of A Nation Apart organize information to build his
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 10:06pm

com 220
explains how using statistics, graphs, and illustrations can strengthen our arguments in many different ways. In this case, the author used many different stats. He backed up claims with facts, which makes his argument more convincing!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 9:46pm

HSM210
Mrs Sue, Sorry to keep bothering you ! I have once more corrected the four answers . Do you mind checking them again. I so hate these assignments as I have such a hard time. Thank you so much for looking over my answers for me. 8. The victims’ rights movement developed be...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:39pm

HSM210
Mrs Sue I corrected the answers that you said I had wrong in my assignment . Do you mind checking these for me again to see if I corrected them . Thank you so much for your help. 1. The Supreme Court has a greater obligation to protect the rights of victims than those of crimi...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:46pm

HSM210
Mrs Sue do you mind checking my answers for me please? I have been working on this assignment for several days. The following activity helps you sharpen your skills in recognizing deceptive reasoning. The statements below are derived from the viewpoints in this chapter. Beside...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:04pm

written communication
The book had some nice features, such as: a hard-bound cover, a ribbon for a bookmark, and the author's signature.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 3:20pm

poetry
"If Whales Could Think On Certain Happy Days" by Irving Layton As the whale surfaced joyously, water spouted from his head in great jets of praise for the silent, awesome mystery he beheld between sea and sky. Thankfulness filled his immense body for his sense of wel...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 12:28am

Rip Van Winkle
1.What did the story implies? (in history) 2.Why the author discuss about the relationship between England and America through the relationship between Rip and his wife?
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:10pm

Thomas Paine
The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Many circumstances hath, and will arise, which are not local, but universal, and through which the principles of all Lovers of Mankind are affected, and in the Event of which, their Affections are interested....
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 1:26pm

just for knowledge
How much do my shares worth if Authorized capital 60,000 shares and I own 500 shares at $1.00 par value. Thank You
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 12:46pm

Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Citing am i right?
Review the Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Citing reading. Read the following paragraph: Decision making is a process by which several possibilities are considered and prioritized, resulting in a clear choice of one option over others. Decision making is a fact of life personal...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 10:31pm

references am i correct?
Create a reference for your paragraph. • Authors: S. C. De Janasz, K. O. Dowd, & B. Z. Schneider • Date: 2002 • Title of book: Interpersonal Skills in Organizations • City of publication: New York, NY. • Publisher: McGraw-Hill. • Page number: 372...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 5:58pm

critical thinking
Choose from the following three topics from the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Note that there is one article in support and one in opposition listed for each topic. Immigration: Immigration Should Be Restricted. Paul Craig Roberts. Opposing Viewpoints: Race Relations. ...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 4:54pm

English
Tomorrow I have to write an in-pclass essay, and I'm having trouble coming up with a thorough idea for my paper. Here is the question: "Write a composition based on literature you have studied this term in which the author examines characters and situations that illus...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 9:26pm

childcare
Some child psychologists have concluded that...... is the strongest predictor of both scholastic and career achievement. A physical illness. B respect for authority. C emotional well-being. D inherited intelligence. The coorect answer is D
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 1:27am

english
Someone please help me i really need it!? someone please help me....this is 50 points.....i have done it three times already and my teacher keeps giving it back saying do it over...someone please help me. read the following excerpt, and anayzes the authors use of tone,dicition...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 7:28pm

bmcc
Without our two great political parties cutting across economic and geographic interests, democracy as we know it could never have been made to function." The author of this statement probably meant to suggest that?
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 9:47am

eng
i need help understanding this question: 1. The novel’s genre, its author, date of publication, and other relevant background information (setting,historical context, etc.), as well as other books by the same author. thankx
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 7:38pm

math
Review examples 2, 3, and 4 in section 8.4 of the text. How does the author determine what the first equation should be? What about the second equation? How are these examples similar? How are they different? Find a problem in the text that is similar to examples 2, 3, and 4. ...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 9:34pm

Child Psychology
Observing Johnny's parents interacting with him, you detect that they're extremely strict. Therefore, you can guess that their parenting style is probably A. Authoritative B. Permissive C. authoritarian D. productive-assertive Which is correct?
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 12:40pm

social studies
without our two great political parties cutting across economic and goegraphic intrests, democracy as we know it could never have been made to function. the author of this statement probably meant to suggest what?
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 2:35am

Language Arts
Do you need any virutes about Andrew Clements (author for Frindle) If so, tell why for each.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 9:25pm

Social Studies
Could you check these: Match each term with its definition by writing the correct letter on the blank. Here is the following word bank A. imperialism B. colony C. protectorate D. direct rule E. annex F. sepoys G. viceroy H. indigenous I. creoles J. mestizos K. indirect rule L....
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 4:58pm

Writing
We are just beginning our big research paper. WE were just tought how to make "source cards" for all our information. We will later use these to make the works cited page. Anyway, I was wondering what you do when there is more than one author. Right now, I'm usin...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 10:14pm

Lesson 4 Poetry, Part 1
1. Walt Whitman’s excerpt from Song of Myself can be considered an expression of A. populism. C. imagism. B. romanticism. my answer D. conventionalism. 2. Which one of the following poems has the rhyme scheme AA BB CC DD . . .? A. “since feeling is first” B. ...
Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 7:11pm

Literature
Is this alright? Explain why it is important to be able to say what you think. Include details that show how people form their opinions. Support your ideas with examples from Darkness At Noon and Homeless. I believe that it’s important for people like myself to say what t...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 3:28pm

Literature
'Briefly describe the setting of three stories, and tell how the writers feel about their homes. Include atleast two details from the selection to describe the setting.' Story: Riding Is An Exercise of the Mind Setting Details: In his story, Momoday describes Jemez as:...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 7:33pm

Literature
10. Anna Quindlen defines home as a. a place that we can shape to fit ourselves b. a place that provides protection from elements c. three meals a day and a place to rest d. a mailing adress to give to authorities I think it's a? Thanks -MC
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 6:13pm

psychology
In social psychology, attributional processes refer to: deciding whether behavior is due to the person or the situation. spreading responsibility among a group of people. following the command of an authority figure. choosing sides during a competition or contest.
Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 8:51pm

culteral Diversity
A criticism of the authoritarian personality theory of prejudice is a. to explain individual prejudice b. It explains individual predijudice c. It takes family into consideration d. b and c above e. none of the above
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 9:18am

language arts
According to the author, _____.
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 2:21pm

English
HOw would you quote this correctly? These movies also suggested that blind people were led by “seeing-eye dogs” (Carver 2828) to help them get around places. Would i put the quotes at the end of the period, by the way 2828 is the page # and Carver is the authors name
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 3:09pm

History
Thanks for all your help. This is my last question that I have. Promise. How this section of the 14th amendment significant during Reconstruction. Section 4. The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensio...
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 9:46am

Grammar and Composition
Is there any one who can help me on this assignment? Please let me know, so I can start working on it step by step. DESERTED ISLAND ESSAY The format of this essay should be based on the Five-Paragraph Essay format. Use the following suggestions to create an island, details, an...
Monday, December 14, 2009 at 4:58pm

English
What does it mean when an author uses a chronological and necessarily episodic structure to keep their main character at the center of all action.
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 9:13pm

math
How does the author determine what the first equation should be? What about the second equation? How are these examples similar? How are they different?
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 7:48pm

literary
Choose 3 selections from literature that are united into one topic or theme. Your topic can be united by subject, author, genre, style, etc. (requirement) Good speeches will have one clear main topic throughout. My topic is (Remembrance) Thanks for any help.
Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 10:25pm

Egnlish
Writing an argument essay. If anyone can read and comment that would be great!. Helicopter Parents: Harmful To Our Youth Picture the following: A young woman twenty-two years of age walks into her apartment, she turns on the light switch and the light in the main lamp does not...
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 8:31pm

effective essay
Notaion for subsequent mulitple authors?
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 8:18pm

english
I have a 5 page essay for an English Class. We have read Martin Luther King's "letter from Birmingham Jail" and Jonothan Kozol’s essay “The Human Cost of an Illiterate Society” The essay is on how both authors, Martin Luther King Jr. and Jonothan K...
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 7:24pm

author
Notation for subsequent multiple authors
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 4:47pm

English/Lit
In A tale of Two Cities, when Mme Defarge learns Foulon is really alive, she: a-goes to tell him she loves him. b-leads a mob to him where she hangs him and then beheads him. c-provides a safe hiding place for him. d-turns him into the authorities.
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 2:26pm

author
Which of the following, if true, provides the strongest support for an archaeologist’s conclusion that a particular stretch of ancient stone-paved road was part of the Inca road system? A) When the Inca conquered the area, they took some of the existing roads into their r...
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 10:50pm

question
Sometimes it is necessary to challenge what people in authority claim to be true. Although some respect for authority is, no doubt, necessary in order for any group or organization to function, questioning the people in charge-even if they are experts or leaders in their field...
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 8:48pm

history
what is a authorized website source for the battle of lexington
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 7:33pm

English
Why would author Charles Dickens write about poverty and generosity in his writings A Christmas Carol?
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 1:42pm

English
Why do some authors have more than one theme to their novel? What is the significance of that?
Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 12:17pm

College writing
it's 5.5 pages double spaced: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his Impact on Mankind In order to analyze the impact of any person on humanity as a whole, it is very important that we examine the historical data and books on the person to understand the character and it’...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 6:12pm

English
Why are taboos used by authors in their writing?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 8:00pm

Creative Writing
Right now, i'm learning about two types of ways to develop writing: directional Process Analysis, and Informational process analysis. In directional: this is when you follow step by step directions to complete something. some examples of topics that might use this process ...
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 6:20am

social studies
human resources includes the skills,talents and abilities which individuals possess.a variety of human resources exists in the Caribbean such as engineers,doctors,lawyers,teachers,scien​tists,farmers,authors,poets,artists,fish​erman and sport personalities
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 6:04pm

Literature
from Feast of Fear: Conversations with Stephen King: ..."And I get paid to show people the different perspective. That's why people pay writers and aritists. That's the only reason we're around. We're excess baggage. I have no skill that improves the quali...
Friday, November 20, 2009 at 12:55pm

childcare
Carlos is playing in the sandbox, Thomas approaches the sandbox, observes Carlos for a moment, then knocks over the bucket Carlos has just filled with sand. Carlos pushes Thomas away saying, "Get out of here". Thomas begins to cry 1 The goal of Thomas's behavior ...
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 9:02pm

COM 220
What kinds of statistics, graphs, or illustrations could the author have included in the essay the communication collapse
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 4:40pm

English
Quick help please. This is my thesis, and I'm a bit confused about the proper punctuation. The aggrandizement of authoritarianism, as shown by dictators Hitler and Lenin, relies on manipulation of neurotic personalities as reflected in the theories of Erich Fromm and B.F. ...
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:03am

8th Grade Social Studies
I'm sorry, I know that you really can't give out answers but I've been trying to figure this out for a couple hours so I'm posting it anyways. (-_-') The Constitution gives the House of Representatives the authority to a. bring criminal charges against a pr...
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 11:13pm

adult education
"Without Our Two Great Political Parties Cutting Across Economic And Geographic Interests, Democracy As We Know It Could Never Have Been Made To Function." The Author Of This Statement Probably Meant To Suggest That?
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 9:31pm

Politics
What does an authoritarian system thrive on? I was thinking about something like crisis (economic or social) etc that can help an authoritarian system implement their agenda. I need more definite words, though. Help?
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 1:36pm

English Lit
Analysis the double voice in Anne Bradstreet's poem....."The Prologe" "The Author to Her Book"
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 7:26pm

English
Can I please have some help here. Is this correct for Mla citation. I used a piece out of our book from school in my paper. It has multiple authors and I can't find anywhere city of publication, publisher or year. If this is correct is the grammer right. Norton, Mary Beth,...
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:29pm

History
These two following paragraphs are from a primary source from the internet called the Bank War Statement. It's an excerpt from Jackson's message to Congress describing his reasons for his veto. Which one is the best to use in my paper because I can only use one. The pr...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7:50pm

Business Law
Narria Investments Ltd. filed a suit in a Texas State Court against several defendants, including Harveston Securities Inc., a securities dealer. Harvestons is registered with the state of Texas and thus may be served with a summons and a copy of a complaint by serving the Te...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 2:27pm

English (MLA format)
in works cited I need to cite a book that is made by several authors. Which author do I chose? Also I know I'm suppose to do Last name, First Name, et. al. were there are many authors which author do I chose? Also if I wanted to cite this author how do I do it J. Jorge Klo...
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:40pm

Literature
'A surprise ending to a short story only works when the ending is believable. The writer must carefully prepare readers for what is to come, supplying hints about the resolution without revealing it.' I have to write how Poe forshadowed Fortunato's end in The Cask ...
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 12:01pm

History
Can you please explain to me what this means. This is what I think that it means. Jackson did not agree with states having any right to nullify a federal law. An ordiance was passed by the people of South Carolina because they felt that the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were uncons...
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 8:03pm

writing ASAP-.
i'm work on a book project on ameila earhart.The queston on my book report is ...How is the provied by the author imporant or relatable to today's modern society ?Please tell what this means and give an example.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 6:34pm

English
I have been asked to write a synthesis essay. I have never written this type of essay before. This is my first rough draft, I am just looking to see if I have the right approach etc. Thanks! Passion vs. Logic: Immigration Reform One of the most polarizing issues in our country...
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 3:55pm

english/writing
have to write a paper on a detail dealing with a problem in a medical supply office. 10 years ago Liz Jakowski promote me to office manager. I manage two employees: jack snyder and ruth disselkoen. My office provide office support for members of the executive team. Two years ...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 4:23pm

Literary Devices
When an author quotes another author in his novel, writes a poem in his book that he was reminded of when the events happened and that corresponds with what is happening in the text, what is that called? Is it a literary device? It can't be allusion.. I'm talking about...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:30am

7th Grade LA
For a poetry project i need a published haiku with an author but i am unable to find one. Do you know any?
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:17pm

Literature for Jim
literature - Jim, Monday, November 2, 2009 at 8:46am I need a start for a paper on how does literature reflect life and communities First.... Jim, always start your own post when you have a question. If you post under someone else's name, then it may not get answered. Now,...
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 9:12am

crt 205
State one argument made by the author. "President Obama's decision to force American taxpayers to foot the bill for abortions in the District of Columbia will cause the deaths of at least 1,000 more unborn children each year." After the House acted favorably on t...
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 8:36pm

crt 205
Identify and name any rhetorical devices used by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. "President Obama's decision to force American taxpayers to foot the bill for abortions in the District of Columbia will cause the deaths of at least 1,000 more...
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 8:34pm

CRT 205
ON Abortion 1 Identify the principal issue presented by the source. 2 Identify any examples of bias presented by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. 3 Identify any areas that are vague or ambiguous. If none exist, explain how you determined this. 4 Do y...
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 7:08pm

business
I have to write a paper on a detail dealing with a problem in a medical supply office. 10 years ago Liz Jakowski promote me to office manager. I manage two employees: jack snyder and ruth disselkoen. My office provide office support for members of the executive team. Two years...
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 12:44pm

Enchancing Children's Self-Esteem
Please check to make sure my answers are correct. 1. It’s important to help children develop positive self-esteem because A. it will help them be more successful at their careers later in life. B. they’ll be more likely to question authority, when necessary. C. they&...
Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 8:51pm

english
I have to write a paper on a detail dealing with a problem in a medical supply office. 10 years ago Liz Jakowski promote me to office manager. I manage two employees: jack snyder and ruth disselkoen. My office provide office support for members of the executive team. Two years...
Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 9:33am

Literature
19. Authors use 5 methods of indirect characterization: speech, appearance, private thoughts, actions, and descriptions of how other characters feel about the character. They also use direct characterization, expressly describing what a character is like. Choose two stories fr...
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 3:21pm

Literature
19. Authors use 5 methods of indirect characterization: speech, appearance, private thoughts, actions, and descriptions of how other characters feel about the character. They also use direct characterization, expressly describing what a character is like. Choose two stories fr...
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:03pm

math
on my worksheet "books never written" AND i have to do multiplication by 2 digit factor and i need help solving the names of the authors please dont tell me This makes no sense to me. also, you need a middle school worksheet that says MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH WITH PIZZAZZ!...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 7:22pm

middle school math
o on my worksheet "books never written" AND i have to do multiplication by 2 digit factor and i need help solving the names of the authors
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:18pm

Algebra
Three authors team up to write a childrens book. The publisher pays them according to the following contracts Author - Fixed Rate - Royalty Patricia $3000 - 1n Stephan - $1500 - 2n Harlan - $1000 - 3n Determine the total payout if the book sells * 200 copies * 5000 copies
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 8:33pm

math
Three authors team up to write a childrens book. The publisher pays them according to the following contracts Author - Fixed Rate - Royalty Patricia $3000 - 1n Stephan - $1500 - 2n Harlan - $1000 - 3n Find a simplified expression that represents the total that the publisher mu...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 6:54pm

math
Three authors team up to write a childrens book. The publisher pays them according to the following contracts Author - Fixed Rate - Royalty Patricia $3000 - 1n Stephan - $1500 - 2n Harlan - $1000 - 3n Find a simplified expression that represents the total that the publisher mu...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 6:53pm

American Government
I know it's long but it would be really helpful if someone could read over this. Thank you. (Describe the problems that surfaced under the Articles of Confederation (8-10 problems we discussed in class) soon after the Revolutionary War. Use these problems and give a brief ...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 2:47am

Buiness
Create a taxonomy of 10 management that lists the author, theory and significance. In addition write a conclusion defending the statement that there is no one best theory to fit all situtions
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 9:04pm

Literature
Author: John Donne Poem: Elegy 19, To His Mistress Going to Bed. In this poem, is the author speaking of his new bride who is dressing or is he really speaking of his mistress. Question 2. Is he describing his mistress body and comparing it to finding new land. Help!
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 8:43pm

Finance
What experience(good or bad)do you (or someone you know)have with IRS or any other taxing authority.
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 12:23pm

SAT essay
Most of us tend to accept the opinions of the authority because we believe that those who are in the position of authority are more likely to know the truth and make wise decisions. However, the people in authority can sometimes make mistakes. If we stick to their ideas withou...
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:48am

com220
What strategies does the author use to formulate his argument
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 8:51pm

Microeconomics
The new york times reported that subway ridership declined after a fare increase: " There were nearly four million fewer riders in December 1995, the first full month after the price of a token increased 25 cents to $1.50, than in the previous December, a 4.3 Percent decl...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 4:52pm

y921f: Descriptive essay
I cant find the post I intended to add to, so I am here. Descriptive essays take many forms, and you can do much with it. It would do you great advantage to just stop a second and read two of my favorite, by great authors. Each is different, and accomplishes different things ...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 3:45pm

english
How does the author of the article, “A Nation Apart,” organize information to build his argument? Does he include any counterarguments? Why or why not? What kinds of statistics, graphs, or illustrations does the author include? In what ways do these visuals strengthe...
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 5:03pm

Geography
10. Which of the following would be the most important factor in evaluating the accuracy of a report on Russia's economy? a. the nationality of the author b. the conclusions the author has reached about the economy c. the evidence the author used to support the conclusions...
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 1:47pm

English
Hello, I am from Norway, I am not good in english and I hope someone could help me with this text. I should write about if the wolves should live or not. A letter to the editor. Here is what i've writen so far. PS, it must be in formal english. I wonder if someone could ju...
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 9:11am

10th grade English
This is the ruff draft of my speech on environment conservation. I am the first speaker of my group so if I mention some names or awkward ending, it is because of that. Please fix any awkward phrases or mistakes as soon as possible. Thanks Can we achieve both economic growth a...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 12:07am

Geography
I have to write an essay on this topic: What were the factors that played a significant role in the collapse of Russian control over Eastern Europe? This is my answer: One of the main factors that contributed to the fall of the collapse of the Russian control in Eastern Europe...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 12:10pm

CRT/205 Final
I have two separate arguments and I am wondering if these answers are appropriate for the questions 1. State one argument made by the author. “Adoption should be advocated as an alternative to abortion for women experiencing an unwanted pregnancy” McFadden states, &#...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 1:15am

business
I am having trouble picking two oppossing views in the world today. HEre is the assignment. Any suggestions will help. Conduct a search through the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center database in the University Library. From the list of popular searches, select two topics that...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:29pm

English
Posted by Mary on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 10:20am. In 2003, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich wisely lifted the moratorium. His decision was justified. In 2005, a careful review of the study by Professor of Statistics and Sociology Richard Berk of the University of California,...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 1:22pm

English
In 2003, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich wisely lifted the moratorium. His decision was justified. In 2005, a careful review of the study by Professor of Statistics and Sociology Richard Berk of the University of California, Los Angeles, and his coauthors found that the results of ...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 10:20am

Math-Algebra
Review examples 2, 3,and 4 in section 8.4 of the text. How does the author determine what the first equation should be? What about the second equation? How are these examples similar? How are they different? Find a problem in the text that is similar to examples 2, 3, and 4. I...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 2:04am

AP Lit - Cantos I by Ezra Pound
Why did Ezra pound choose Canto 1 to be the first poem of his Cantos? And also, why did he end his poem with "so that?" I don't really know the first one. It could be because it sets up the whole story line for the second two possibly. The second one, I was doing...
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:43pm

English
Edit and review please. Write an essay in which you analyze the changes in the literary selections you have read thus far, beginning with the Anglo-Saxon period and going through the seventeenth century. What differences do you notice in the topics, themes and writing styles? ...
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 3:33pm

science
is a news article the same as a news story is this a news article or a news story? Is Garbage The Solution To Tackling Climate Change? ScienceDaily (Oct. 3, 2009) — Converting the rubbish that fills the world’s landfills into biofuel may be the answer to both the gro...
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 3:14pm

Crt205
10) Sentence 5 supports the author’s argument primarily by
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 2:03am

Psychology
When writing a direct quote from the author word for word do you ident as the same for MLA style
Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 2:52pm

english
Im a Danish student, and I've written this summary which I would like someone to correct. Thanks in advance! In the short story”Beyond the pale”, published in 1888, author Rudyard Kipling states via his narrator that one should stick to its caste. Trejago, who...
Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 2:29pm

english1A- Gender Myths Essay
Can someone proofread my essay and tell me if it makes sense? I don't want it to sound like I'm going off the subject. Gender Myths (Introduction)Society plays a big role on gender identities. People were always taught to dress and behave according to one’s gender...
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 4:33pm

SOCIAL STUDIES
without our two great political parties cutting acrOSS ECONOMIC AND GEOGRAPHIC INTEREST, DEMOCRACY AS WE KNOW IT COULD NEVER HAVE BEEN MADE TO FUNCTION, THE AUTHOR OF THIS STATEMENT PROBABLY MEANT?
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 10:14pm

writing
Identify the nouns using P for a proper noun, C for a common noun, and COL for a collective noun. It was written in Philadelphia at the Constitutional Convention. Fifty-five representatives from a dozen states drafted the document between May and September of 1787. George Wash...
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 10:45am

English
Hi, I recently posted a question about postmodern and modern theories of criticism, and I still don't really understand it. Could someone please explain these two to me? I found some info.. but I still kinda don't understand. "Postmodernism represents the rejectio...
Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 9:57pm

Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Next>>

Post a New Question | Current Questions

Homework Help: English

For Further Reading

SEARCH

COMMUNITY
FEATURES
- Live Tutors
- Reference
- Search