Homework Help: English: Authors

Recent Homework Questions About Authors

physics
Two cars lost in a blinding snow storm are traveling across a large field, each thinking they are on the road, as shown in the figure on the left. They collide. If the distance x is 169 meters and the red car is travelling at 15.8 mph, how fast to the nearest hundredth of a ...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:49pm

reading/math
Hey Mrs.sue, can you answer this question:How does the author establish the setting in the first chapters of the watsons go to Birmingham?
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 3:11pm

science
Do you think, based on knowledge, that the portrayal of anthropology in the media is correct and/or appropriate in this article Neanderthal culture: Old masters Author:Tim Appenzeller
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 4:54pm

science
Do you think, based on knowledge , that the portrayal of anthropology in the media is correct and/or appropriate in this article Dogs and Humans Evolved Together, Study Suggests Author:Tia Ghose, LiveScience Staff Writer
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 4:51pm

science
Do you think, based on knowledge acquired, that the portrayal of anthropology in the media is correct and/or appropriate in this article Neanderthal culture: Old masters Author:Tim Appenzeller
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 4:39pm

science
Do you think, based on knowledge acquired in this module, that the portrayal of anthropology in the media is correct and/or appropriate in this article Neanderthal culture: Old masters Author:Tim Appenzeller
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 1:07pm

science
Do you think, based on knowledge acquired in this module, that the portrayal of anthropology in the media is correct and/or appropriate in this article Why Humans Took Up Farming: They Like To Own Stuff Author: Rhitu Chatterjee
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 1:03pm

science
Do you think, based on knowledge acquired in this module, that the portrayal of anthropology in the media is correct and/or appropriate in this article Dogs and Humans Evolved Together, Study Suggests Author:Tia Ghose, LiveScience Staff Writer
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 1:02pm

English
The following questions are for APA 6th Edition standards: 1. Each time you paraphrase content or ideas taken from the work of another author you are required to... A) credit the source in the text and include the author(s) and year B) Place the paraphrased content inside ...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:35pm

social studies
why did the author the item Ozified in the opening paragraphs of the article?
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 7:05pm

Eng B
If an author is skillful at representing the point of view and attitudes of a hobo, an nurse, a corporate CEO, and a variety of other diverse characters, the author is demonstrating A. dramatic irony. B. negative capability. C. first person reporting. D. the will to power. ...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 2:55pm

Eng B
1. When author Sarah Orne Jewett Writes That Sylvia Lives “hart to Heat” with nature, she means that the young girl A. Mistrusts her “dream of love.” B. Operates on instinct. C. It, literally, a woodland creature. D. Is most alive in the tranquility of ...
Monday, April 29, 2013 at 10:21am

Eng B
An author of detictive novel is most lkely to use figurative language to A. Entertain the reader. B. help the reader visualize a character. C. suggest hidden meanings. D. mislead the reader. Answer is "B"
Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 4:09pm

Informal Logic
<11{5[1(01)57]}> Arthur: The solutions to most mystery novels I read are not believable. However, my enjoyment of a mystery novel depends only on its suspenseful mood and colorful characters. Norton: Roughly 80% of the mystery novels I read have believable solutions, ...
Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11:11am

english
Questions about Avi(the author) Why was school a constant struggle for him? Avi kept writing because of the encouragement of his family and the help of whom? After college, what job did Avi take? where? When did Avi become interested in children's literature?
Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8:25pm

english
what do i capitalized in this sentence.john grisham is the author of "the street lawyer".
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 5:51pm

english
who is the author of the story the ghost got in
Monday, April 22, 2013 at 12:28pm

english
Book: Information you’ll need to cite a book Example- Powell, Kevin, ed. Step into a World: A Global Anthology of the New Black Literature. 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, 2000. 1. Author(s) or Editor(s)- last name, first name, middle is any, followed by a period 2. Title of ...
Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 11:48pm

Enlglish
Scheherazade, supposedly the author of 1001 Arabian Nights, avoided execution by entertaining her husband, a king, each night with a new story. If he liked her tale, the legend goes, she was allowed to live for another day.Is this sentece correct... if not Please help me!!!!
Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11:09am

english plzzzzzzzzz helppppp
1The people i love the best 2jump into work head first 3without dallying in the shadows 4and swim off with sure strokes aost out of sight 5They seem to become natives of that element 6the black sleek heads of seals bouncing like half-submerged balls 7 i love people who harness...
Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 5:24pm

LA
Here is a proposal that is sure to anger some people: Everyone— yes, everyone—should have a pet. I think we should require that everyone get a pet or else present a convincing reason why they can’t have one. There are almost too many arguments in favor of ...
Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 12:03pm

LAng Arts
Here is a proposal that is sure to anger some people: Everyone— yes, everyone—should have a pet. I think we should require that everyone get a pet or else present a convincing reason why they can’t have one. There are almost too many arguments in favor of ...
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 7:46pm

Philosophy
True or false 1.Friedrich Schleiermacher argued that to understand the meaning of the Bible or any other text, it is necessary to consider the time and place of its author(s), and to ascertain the intention of the author(s) in producing the text. True 2.Throughout his life ...
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 8:16pm

programming
Design a class named Book that holds a stock number, author, title, price, and number of pages for a book. Include methods to set and get the values for each data ﬁeld. Also include a displayInfo() method that displays each of the Book’s data ﬁelds with ...
Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 2:46pm

7th Grade Language Arts
1. Read these two short sentences: There was a blizzard. Nearly 20,000 homes in the metro area lost power. Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to combine them into this sentence: ____ the blizzard, nearly 20,000 homes in the metro area lost power. (1 point) Although ...
Friday, March 29, 2013 at 8:54pm

language arts Ms. Sue please
5. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? (1 point) I'd like to go outside but I need to finish my homework first. Since Bobby's birthday is in July he isn't able to celebrate with his classmates. Even if I have to do it myself I will fix the gym...
Friday, March 29, 2013 at 7:06pm

English
1. Read the sentence from paragraph 1 below. It looms menacingly over the road from the roof of a farmhouse, a flying reptile with a seven-foot wingspan. Which of the following correctly describes this sentence? A. Simple sentence B. Complex sentence C. Compound sentence *D. ...
Friday, March 29, 2013 at 3:47pm

English
When there are thousands of written materials floating in cyberspace, what is the most important criterion to consider when choosing sources of information for your research paper? A. Relevant B. Current C. Famous author D. Impressive Web site is it A
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 4:08pm

english
Choose an essay or a short story to read. Then answer the following questions in the space provided. 10.What is the title of the story essay? 11.Who wrote it? 12.Whom is the story about? (Identify the main characters [or, if an essay, the subject discussed].) 13.hat happens in...
Monday, March 25, 2013 at 2:17pm

language arts Ms. Sue please
1. Which of the following is not a function of a good thesis statement? (1 point) to establish the credibility of the author to focus the reader's attention on the main idea to present an interesting quote about the topic 2. Which of the following is the strongest thesis ...
Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:26pm

basic english makeup
PLEASE HELP ME THESE THE ONLY ONES I COULDNT FIND THANK U SO MUCH 1.Which of the following is not a key consideration when developing a piece of writing? A.The timeliness of the message B.The purpose of the message C.The intended audience D.The format of the message 2.In which...
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:20pm

language arts Ms. Sue please
4. "Brer" is dialect for briar. brother. Mister. brawny. 5. What is the main reason to ask questions as you read a story? to describe the characters to summarize the plot to identify the author’s purpose to aid in your comprehension My answers: 4. Mister. 5. to ...
Monday, March 18, 2013 at 7:23pm

reading
whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it !" describe in 25 word what the author is saying.
Monday, March 18, 2013 at 7:14pm

Lang. Arts
Which elements of a story can help you predict early on what a story will be about? (Choose all that apply.) A.the author’s name B.the title C.the tone of the first paragraph D.illustrations and captions I definitely think it is B and D...A is questionable even though the...
Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 10:18pm

PLEASE HELP. LANGUAGE ARTS.
I will give the questions and my answers. Someone check it please. Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. To the Top “Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.” -Samuel Johnson Have you ever wanted to give up on something ...
Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:55am

Language Arts
I will give the questions and my answers. Someone check it please. Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. To the Top “Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.” -Samuel Johnson Have you ever wanted to give up on something ...
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:22pm

English -poem
Caged bird, by maya angelou -analyze this poem for is metaphorical meAnings. What did the author wish to evoke? Hoe did whe use words and phrasings and poetric devices ti do it? Just a simple help would do, and i could do the rest' thank you
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 12:34pm

ENGLISH/MATH/SCIENCE HELP!
Is there any websites for teens to read short stories (or long), then you answer ONLY multiple choice questions, grade you, and to have a profile or something to see all of your grades if your making progress each time (to see if your improving). I want to improve my reading ...
Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 12:22pm

English
1.The elderly man ____in the easy chair,talking to a friend (sit sits) sits 2.The boys _____ the craftman make a chair (Watch watches) watch 3.Katherine and Thomas ___ at the amusing story (laugh laughs) laugh 4.That successful author ___ to write another novel (plan plans) ...
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 7:34pm

english
Do you think that certain literature should be taught and/or anthologized because it is written by a woman or underrepresented ethnic group, even if it is at the expense of a "more inspiring" author? Do you think you would feel the same way if you were a different ...
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 11:07am

ela
Reread these lines from the text, “He was afraid to get up, afraid he might not be able to gain his feet at all, with an anesthetized leg. A numbness in a numbness hollowed into a numbness…” What best expresses the author’s meaning of anesthetized as used ...
Friday, March 1, 2013 at 7:47pm

Language Arts
What fact does the author use to support her opinion about bleach? (1 point) 1. Bleach is a poison. 2. Bleach is an expensive part of processing water. 3. Bleach isn’t terrific to have around. __________________________________________ Note: This is not a question ...
Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12:10pm

literacy
Which of the following will probably contain the most objective data? a. An editoral in The Washingtin Post b. A lettet redutting an article in a medical journal c. A memoir about working in a coalmine d. A report with charts documenting hourly wage rates by occupational group...
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 10:54pm

management science
definitions of marketing,the author and the year
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 2:31pm

English
1. Dialectical poetry is poetry that a uses a unique rhyme scheme and meter. b has fourteen lines and uses iambic pentameter. c uses language that is specific to a geographic location. d is based on symbols that represent opposite extremes. 2. Which of these is NOT a main ...
Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 12:57pm

biology help?
We anticipate the evidence gathered by you will indicate that three of the five species are in greater need of prioritising for conservation compared with the other two. You should start your account by very briefly explaining why these two species were considered to be of ...
Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 4:02pm

reading
(1) After my interview with these four young people, I reflected on the quiet sense of "difference" I sensed with many of these Upward Bound students. (2) As a college teacher who has also taught seventh-grade science, I have some experience with the faces and ...
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 8:14pm

English
I'm really confused by the story "Score/Score" by Phyllis Gotlieb. what's the mood? what's the author's tone?
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 11:50am

English - APA
I'm writing a book review in APA and I need to cite a quote. Would it be similar to an essay where I would do the following: (Author's last name, date of publication, page number) (Brown, 1999, p. 75) Do I need to include chapters, as well? The novel I'm doing is ...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 6:06am

Language arts
1. When you evaluate a source, you should (1 point) check the author's credentials. determine whether you agree with the ideas presented. summarize the main points on an index card. 2. Which of the following would you most likely use for a research report? (1 point) a ...
Monday, February 11, 2013 at 8:14pm

7th grade language arts Ms. Sue please
1. Which of the following is not a part of evaluating sources? (1 point) checking the author's credentials questioning possible bias making sure the information is current agreeing with the author's opinions 2. Which of the following websites would you most likely use ...
Friday, February 8, 2013 at 5:47pm

Languege arts
1. Which is the BEST summary of "LAFFF"? (1 point) Angela used a time machine to win a writing contest. Peter and Angela invented a time machine. Peter used a time machine to travel to the future. 2. The author describes Peter's Halloween costume in order to (1 ...
Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 5:13pm

Just some LA q's, Ms.Sue please
1. When you summarize an informational article, you should (1 point) leave out minor details. use the author's words, including direct quotations. leave out important details. include as much information as possible. 2. Why might a scientist choose to categorize scientific...
Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 2:47pm

English; Help/Check.
You were to listen to two authors (see chapter 11 for the list of authors -- click on any two of the links, and listen to the two authors you chose). Now you need to identify specific examples of the following: * Central idea (explain the main idea of what the author was ...
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:48am

ENGLISH HELP?? 2 QUESTIONS.
Can you answer two questions for me? Thanks!! "On average each of us consumes nearly 53 gallons of water a day at home. Some citizens of water-poor countries survive on as little as 4 gallons a day. We've grown used to seeing water flow out of our taps and down the ...
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 12:55pm

us history
who developed the first fiscal plan?? was it hamilton and who was the author of the great compromise in constitution? was it madison
Monday, January 28, 2013 at 8:49pm

langauge arts
To the Top “Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.” -Samuel Johnson Have you ever wanted to give up on something before you even started? That’s how Raja felt as he squinted up at the looming mountain crowned in clouds. Then he looked ...
Monday, January 28, 2013 at 5:04pm

english
Its the book "My Father Writes To My Mother" The author senses the ____ of the union of a man and a woman. shame mystery importance requirement
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 3:16pm

English (APA)
How do I cite APA style when you don't have the author or when you don't have the date? I need help with this I don't feel like the citation machine I am working is doing it right and I want to know how to do it. Thanks!
Monday, January 21, 2013 at 7:18pm

english
Read the following passage and write a brief paragraph that identifies: a) the subject of the passage b) the author's purpose for writing c) the intended audience d) the tone of the piece, and e) the perspective or point of view. Be sure that your paragraph has a topic ...
Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 2:45pm

English - Ms. Sue help
I don't understand help 1. A person who translates speeches would have to know how to (1 point) draw pictures. use a microphone. speak many languages. 2. If a horse came barreling across the field, what was the horse doing? (1 point) leaping in the air slowing down moving ...
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11:02am

language arts
John Yinger thinks that the natural-born clause should be removed because (1 point)it makes international policy more difficult. it goes against a central principle of American democracy. it damages the relationship between American citizens and immigrant communities. 2. What ...
Monday, January 14, 2013 at 10:46am

information Leteracy
To critically evaluate the qualifications of an author on a topic, carefully consider all of the following except the A. number and type of awards the author has received. B. author's educational background. C. other articles the author has written. D. author's age.
Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 7:16am

history
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author for which of the following? (4 points) the Bill of Rights the Constitution the Judiciary Act of 1801 the Declaration of Independence
Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 10:17pm

English
Is this a statement of opinion? In the Doorbell Rang, the author shows the way division works. I think it is am I right?
Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 4:01pm

7th grade language arts Ms. Sue please
2. Which of the following synonyms of assurance has a negative connotation? (1 point) self-possession pompousness confidence 4. In the phrase, "the grim-faced Yankee principal," how is the word "Yankee" an example of semantic slanting? (1 point) It is used ...
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 6:20pm

English
Literary Analysis: Character and Characterization Read the selection. Then, answer the questions that follow. People who don’t know Harry tend to underestimate him. They cast a skeptical eye on his typical outfit: ragged jeans and shirts that bear evidence of his most ...
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 7:26pm

English
14. Why is “The Divine Comedy” an allegory? Everyone dies in the end. The theme is ambiguous. All of the characters and settings are symbolic. The poem teaches a lesson about good and evil. 15. In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” what mood is created ...
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 10:27am

English Please Help
from "When Greek Meets Greek" 1. What can you conclude from the wording of the following text? “One morning Ramkilawansingh (after this, we calling this man Ram) was making a study of the noticeboards along Westbourne Grove what does advertise rooms to let.”...
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 12:12am

URGENT LANGUAGE ARTS
1. The author's tone in this editorial is (1 point) sad. humorous. compassionate. angry. 2. The author contrasts NHL rules and Canadian law to make the point that (1 point) Canadian law has harsher penalties for violence than the NHL. NHL rules are strictly reinforced. ...
Monday, December 17, 2012 at 9:00pm

book report
THis is how I setted up for the heading: Title: Hunger Games Author: Suzanne Collinns Rank: You should definitley read this! ______ : Celest In the blank what word do I put?
Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 8:36pm

English writing
Please ASAP can someone give me an introductory paragraph on the Truman show and the giver with the title and author and the thesis statement ? Please just an idea I need help
Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 10:25am

English - ms. sue
ms. sue my sister write out story here it is. On Monday she looked in her mailbox, although she had no reason to expect a letter so soon. But there it was, a small, square car. She held it in her two hands, testing its weight. It was an invitation to an exhibition of drawings ...
Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 8:46pm

English
I need help on this story it be called Invitations by Carol Shields, I not able to post story on here but if you go to google and type in search box : invitations by carol shields on monday she looked in her mailbox a books google search come up that be the first one, and this...
Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 7:06pm

reading
i need to do a reading essay on maya angelou this is what i have intoduction: maya angelou was born april 4, 1928 in st.louis missouri. she is an author, poet, playwright, stage and screen performer, and director. she has a brother named bailey when they were young they were ...
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 7:57pm

English
Read the sentence add missing exclamation marks, question marks or periods John lives at 5044 Colonial Dr John lives at 5044 Colonial Dr. Did Dr Brown talk to you before class Did Dr.Brown talk to you before class? Have you learned about Dr Martin Luther King Jr Have you ...
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 6:32pm

english
Which elements of a story can help you predict early on what a story will be about? Select all that apply the author's name first paragrahph title illstrations and captions i know its b,c,d but could a be one?
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 2:13pm

English
For english class, I have to read a biography/autobiography of an author and then read two of the author's books that have been influenced by their real life. I chose F. Scott Fitzgerald as my author. I want to read The Great Gatsby as one of the books, but I'm not ...
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:23pm

english
Shortly before the Russian Revolution, an eccentric man named Rasputin became ______as the "mad monk." Because he dressed like a peasant, drank heavily, and rarely bathed, the nobility often felt ____during their encounters” with him at the palace. Yet despite ...
Monday, December 3, 2012 at 7:30pm

English
(1) After my interview with these four young people, I reflected on the quiet sense of "difference" I sensed with many of these Upward Bound students. (2) As a college teacher who has also taught seventh-grade science, I have some experience with the faces and ...
Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2:35pm

literature
The Electronic Reserve Reading for this week, “Bare Bones Guide to Good Introductions,” states that an effective introduction must “make use of psychology” (p 20). · What do you think the author meant
Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 1:23am

English and Grammar
first draft of my report and i need help in improving this. i didnt made up all the information here all comes from a book. Dissociative identity disorder is defined in the DSM-IV-TR as the presence of two or more personality identities that repeatedly take control of one’...
Friday, November 23, 2012 at 12:27pm

English ms. sue
ms. sue for the article an ode to user friendly pencil i need to write thematic statement, but i not sure what to exactly say about it, cause its just about the author being ironic and making a point. also ms. sue do the title be ironic as well because odes be for heroes or ...
Monday, November 19, 2012 at 8:32pm

math
Explain why each survey question might lead to an erroneous conclusion 20. In a recent article, the author states that 71% of adults do not use sunscreen. Although 71% is a large percentage, explain why it could be misleading.
Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 11:05pm

psychology
Terry often gets lost when driving places. It seems he just can't understand maps and often confuses north with south. Terry is probably weak in which type of intelligence? a)linguistic b)kinesthetic c)logical d)spatial Anthea is people smart. She is good at reading the ...
Friday, November 16, 2012 at 9:09pm

english
im reading a book called " The berlin boxing club" and i need to answer some questions for hw. theres one question that i need help with which is what is the background of the author? What prompted him/her to write this book? the authors name is robert sharenow. ...
Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 9:10pm

English
i need help with english article, it say find irony, but i not get what irony be in here? i know there be three types of irony and this one be verbal irony which mean author of article mean to say opposite of what she means, but then do she not like pencils? or she do? i ...
Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 7:47pm

Sociology
What does the author think best explains the number of lower-class offenders in the criminal justice system? a) They have higher offending rates. b) They have higher rates of recidivism. c) There are both disparities in crime rates and discrimination in the system. d) ...
Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 5:33pm

english
he writers transformation of questioning of whether or not there truly is a God to the personal conclusion made through surrounding wondrous works that there is indeed a God. The purpose for writing this piece is to express and entertain. This can be first be determined by the...
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 12:50pm

english
2. The broadest type of search, which looks for your terms anywhere, is a/an _______ search. A. subject B. title C. author D. keyword
Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 3:06pm

Lang. Arts
2. Read the following excerpt from “Signed, Sealed, Undelivered.” Writing letters that will never be read frees you to say anything at all. You can write to those people whose petty meanness stung you or whose significant cruelties really hurt you. It’s open ...
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 2:23pm

Poem Help
Wishing Well by Kate Schmitt The mesh of the blanket tangles and lumps of comforter two-toned flannel and bedspread twist and slip. I haven't slept in a week so i wear my brown hooded sweatshirt with the hoodstrings pulled tight around my face. I picture a wishing well ...
Monday, October 29, 2012 at 1:26pm

English.
In “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night,” Dylan Thomas urged his father to resist (1 point) aging. despair. quitting. death. How does Dante feel about the journey he’s about to take with Virgil? (1 point) worse than before he talked with Virgil better now that...
Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 5:13pm

English II
How does the author support her view that the lunch period at Mountain Vista High School should be extended? A. by explaining that many students are unable to eat lunch in the time left after waiting in long lines B. by citing research showing that students who don’t eat ...
Friday, October 26, 2012 at 2:03pm

english
Literary Analysis: Character and Characterization Read the selection. Then, answer the questions that follow. People who don’t know Harry tend to underestimate him. They cast a skeptical eye on his typical outfit: ragged jeans and shirts that bear evidence of his most ...
Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 3:07pm

Algrbra
A certain paperback sells for $12. The author is paid royalties of 11% on the first 10,000 copies sold, 12.5% on the next 5000 copies, and 18% on any additional copies. Find a piecewise-defined function R that specifies the total royalties if x copies are sold. Please help me ...
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 3:15pm

English/Literature
I have to write an essay, but I just need help with coming up with some ideas. In the essay, I have to compare/contrast the plays "Ajax" OR "Electra" (both are by Sophocles) with the "Iliad" (by Homer). I CANNOT mention similarities/differences in...
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 10:43am

english
In “First Confession”, the author adds to the interest of the story by using? European Idioms. common phrases. short, highlighted sentences. Irish dialect.
Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 6:42pm

english
In “First Confession”, the author adds to the interest of the story by using? European idioms. common phrases. short, highlighted sentences. Irish dialect.
Friday, October 19, 2012 at 6:37pm

7th grade literature help please ASAP Ms.Sue?
I need to write a paper for school. The directions are: "Research to find how the following connect to the author, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.: Cloud seeding, World War II, Purple Heart, Kilgore Trout. Include any other interesting facts." So far, this is what I've got (I...
Friday, October 19, 2012 at 2:50pm

English
Did I do these correctly? Read the following passage and write a brief paragraph that identifies: a) the subject of the passage b) the author's purpose for writing c) the intended audience d) the tone of the piece, and e) the perspective or point of view. Be sure that your...
Friday, October 19, 2012 at 1:43pm

Can you help me make my thesis sound clear & good
In the short story, "how much land does a man need," the author Leo Tolstoy would describe that human worth based on shallow measurements such as wealth and possessions make true love and humanity impossible because of greediness, the devil filling our minds with ...
Monday, October 15, 2012 at 8:00pm

english/essay writing help
Hello! So Im having trouble with my thesis statement for an essay. My teacher gave us three questions to answer and make the answers into a thesis statement. heres the questions and instructions: Does defining human worth based on shallow measurements, such as wealth and ...
Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 7:41pm

English1C
How to write a fallacy essay . Write purpose of the article including name, title, author, and say if you think the article is strong or not . We live in a polarizing society, so perhaps it’s inevitable that our experience of inequality should be polarized, too. Josh ...
Friday, October 12, 2012 at 7:00am

English
Please I need an answer to this question: who is the antagonist in Groom Service short story. How does the author convey his/her character.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:58am

History
Did Beatrix Potter have children? How many children did she have? She gave what she had to the National Thrust. I mean the author of the tale of Peter Rabbit. And were can I find the movie Miss Potter about Beatrix Potter?
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 6:28am

Oral Book Report
My book is titled The Battle Of The Labyrinth. I have to do a Sentence Outline for this Oral Book Report. But i don't know where to start from to write my sentence outline. Should i go over the book again, or just find important stuff about it? The author is Rick Riordan. ...
Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 8:37pm

art 101
According to the author, a. the interpretation of a work of art is objective. b. a work of art may fall into more than one theme. c. it doesn’t make sense to compare art from different cultures. d. all of these are the case: the interpretation of art is objective; a work ...
Friday, October 5, 2012 at 2:00pm

English III: Tone analysis
"many a night, just at midnight, when all the world slept, it [a groan similar to that uttered by the old man] has WELLED up from my own bosom, deepening, with its dreadful echo, the terrors that distracted me. " Poe The type of comparison the author uses with the ...
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 9:45pm

Ella Minnow Pea
I read the book Ella Minnow Pea for school... And I actually enjoyed it! But I have to answer some questions about it and I'm not quite sure what I am suppose to be answering. Do you understand these questions better than me? Here they are! Identify the stylistic devices ...
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 9:49pm

Lang Arts
Ever since Lisa auditioned for the musical Annie in the third grade, she had been seriously interested in musical theater. She loves to sing, dance, and act. She performs in two or three shows in her city each year. This year, Lisa was excited to audition for the school ...
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 4:13pm

Literature
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 A. dramatic irony. B. first person reporting. C. negative capability. D. the will to power. Is ...
Monday, September 24, 2012 at 4:46pm

Check my Essay?
The story I am writing about is similar to a song called "Chain of Love" by Clay Walker. This song and the story, "What Goes Around Comes Around," by an unknown author have the exact same concept. "The Chain Of Love" “You don't owe me a ...
Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11:07pm

history
1-Which of the following statements about literary movements is NOT true? (1 point) A A literary movement is a period that shares a particular set of ideas, concerns, or characteristics. B Ideas, concerns, or characteristics may be shared by literary movements. C Literary ...
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 8:09am

English 8R - Business Letter Assignment Check
(my English teacher's name) Care of (my full name) (school's address) 9/10/12 President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Obama: Hello my name is (my name). I'm doing this assignment for my English class ...
Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 2:47pm

English
1.In MLA documentation, the citation goes ______ the quotation marks, but ______ the period. a)after; before b)before; after c)in between; before ~ d)in between; after 2.When a writer cites materials used from the Web, it is important to cite the ______ as well. Select all ...
Monday, September 3, 2012 at 2:17pm

AP English
What did the author intend to do with Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? Keep in mind I mean the AUTHOR (Mark Twain) not Huck...I'm just really confused by this question...I could say, "Write a novel about-insert plot here-. It outlined the values and society of the ...
Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 8:45pm

author
“It is little wonder that they went land-mad…” Notice the verbs in this sentence. List at least three verbs that support this topic sentence and show how the settlers were indeed “land-mad
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 11:49pm

C#
The Peterman Publishing Company has decided that no published book should cost more than 10 cents per page. Create a BookException class whose constructor requires three arguments: a string Book title, a double price and an int number of pages. Create an error message that is ...
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 7:35pm

English 11
4. Which of the following statements about Anne Bradstreet is NOT true? * Anne Bradstreet was never married. * Anne Bradstreet was the first published poet in America. * Anne Bradstreet was born and educated in England. * Anne Bradstreet favored poems with regular rhyme scheme...
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 11:18am

English III ap HELP
So I don't understand how to answer many of these questions on this ap packet that my teacher gave me. I need a lot of help please. Some questions state: What is the effect of this word choice? What rhetorical appeal does the author use? What is the grammatical function of...
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 8:28pm

English
So for the summer I had to read cat's eye by Margaret Atwood and this happened to be a hard book to understand for me. I need help writing an essay in which I have to write an analytical essay detailing 3 events in the story where the author notably develops specific ...
Friday, August 24, 2012 at 9:32pm

us history
For the book Reagan's America by Garry Wills: What do you think the author's goals are for writing this book? Do you think they achieved their goals?
Friday, August 24, 2012 at 9:29pm

english
how do you determine the authority the author has as a writer in an essay/article/story?
Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 10:42pm

writing skills
18. You need to write an essay about hot air ballooning. You know you've seen a good book on this topic, but you can't remember the name of the book or the name of the author. How could you most easily find this book in the library? A. Locate the author card for the ...
Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 7:35pm

phi 103
Sometimes people get caught in a “downward spiral,” a case in which something leads to a result which in turn leads to more of the original thing, bringing on more of the result. As the process continues, the result continually gets worse and worse. An example is ...
Monday, August 20, 2012 at 9:02pm

english
The Electronic Reserve Reading for this week, “Bare Bones Guide to Good Introductions,” states that an effective introduction must “make use of psychology” (page 20). What do you think the author meant?
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 8:28pm

robotics
I need to incorporate in a summary the author, when the article is written and where is the article taking place. The article is "Robotics" World of Computer Science. Gale, 2002
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 12:30pm

English
“The Marginal World” by Rachel Carson Selection Test A Critical Reading Identify the letter of the choice that best answers the question. 1. What is Carson’s main reason for writing about nature in “The Marginal World”? A. to share the meaning and ...
Monday, August 13, 2012 at 6:47pm

Science
Who is the author of this article Where is the article taking place? When was the article written: This is the article: "Robotics" World of Computer Science. Gale, 2002.
Monday, August 13, 2012 at 2:02pm

English III
How would you discuss the style of an article or author? What words would you use?
Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 5:42pm

Literature
1. Which one of the following short stories takes a series of completely ordinary events and develops them into a character study? A. "Young Goodman Brown" B. "Paul's Case" C. "A Private History of a Campaign That Failed" [D.] "A Pair of ...
Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 7:52am

Literacy
Scholarly articles generally include which of the following elements? A. A bibliography or a list of works cited. B. A complete biography of the author or authors. C. Detailed diagrams of the concepts presented. D. Criticism by academic peers
Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 12:25am

system analysis and palnning
objective The Milestone Assignments are based on the Projects and Cases for use with the Systems Analysis and Design Methods textbook by Whitten & Bentley. There are six (6) parts to the Project, consisting of twelve (12) milestones. During Weeks 2-7, you will be required to ...
Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 11:07pm

English
1. Organizing and recalling main ideas is known as: A. a supporting idea B. analyzing C. summarizing D. a subtopic I think it's C. 2. A short composition on a single subject, usually presenting the personal view of the author is a/an: A. novel B. short story C. expository ...
Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 5:02pm

literacy
To critically evaluate the qualifications of an author on a topic, carefully consider all of the following except the A. number and type of awards the author has received. B. author's age. C. other articles the author has written. D. author's educational background
Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 1:45pm

english
I would like to know if this would be a good thesis to prove for the novel: The Great Gatsby. Thesis: Nick Carraway as the author has both its advantages, and its disadvantages; Nick begins the novel as an objective character full of honest thoughts, yet as the novel unfolds, ...
Monday, July 16, 2012 at 8:10pm

Harvard Referencing, help please!
Hey, I have here Clinical Protocols in front of me from one of the hospitals. I'm writing up an assignment and need to reference some parts of the protocol. The system that we use in college is Harvard Referencing system but I never referenced protocols before. Any tips? ...
Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 10:40am

READING
I can't decide rather it's C. or D. : The author lets you know what type of person Mr. Grimby is by the use of the phrases such as "suited to the night and crept around." This leads to you to feel Mr. Grimby is: A. Helpful B. Trustworthy C. Evil D. A ...
Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 9:10pm

Grammar ( Need help Ms. Sue )
Directions: Read each passage and ask yourself, ''What is the author doing in this paragraph?'' Write each anser in the summary box and then think of an appropriate title for the passage based on the main idea of the passage. 1 A penny for your thoughts? If it...
Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 11:42pm

to ms.sue-project part 2
•On the cover include the names of the author and the book in the lower right hand corner of the book. Your title across the top should read “Name of Character’s Trait Flip Book”. Example - “Big Bad Wolf’s Trait Flip Book” What does this mean...
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 4:24pm

to ms.sue
this is the 2012 project. the one i gave u was a 2010-2011 project Summer Science Poster Please select one of the four solar-energy-based topics listed below to research. Based on your research you are to create a poster that details what you learned. Please make a ...
Monday, June 18, 2012 at 4:44pm

U.S. GOVERNMENT
1) The debate over ratifying the US Constitution was won by the Anti-Federalists. 2) The US government is based upon the force theory of state. 3) The evolutionary theory of states asserts that early nations developed out of the family structure, eventually transforming into ...
Monday, June 11, 2012 at 1:36pm

to ms.sue-project
After reading Holes by Louis Sachar, you will complete the book reporting bingo assignment. You will select any five boxes in a row from the board, in any direction across, down, or diagonally, to create a bingo. Each assignment must: •Be neat •Be complete •Be ...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 9:00pm

Logic
People have claimed that Jamie’s paintings have given them the blues. Clearly this cannot be entirely correct, since many of Jamie’s paintings contain no blue at all. The argument above is flawed because the author (Points : 1) provides no evidence misinterprets a ...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 5:01pm

SLS 1000-11H-5A12-S14, Student Learning Success
Articles: Title: Lasting Menace Author: David Biello Published: July 2010 One direct quote with appropriate APA in-text documentation One paraphrase with appropriate APA in-text documentation The reference listing in appropriate APA documentation A 300 word summary
Monday, June 4, 2012 at 9:08pm

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