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language arts
how do i turn a sentance into a paragraph? writing several sentences that make sense...when ur ready to change the subject or state something different, you start it in a next line away from the margin. http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammar/paragrph.html ...
Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 5:38pm
Com 215
Inclusive Language Quoting from Biased Material. Help with this sentence. Back in the 1400s, the laws govening the people were quite specific. "All men shall tithe 10% to the church and pay taxes every six months. All men can attend school until they ae 16 years of age.&...
Friday, March 9, 2007 at 4:18pm
Language Arts
I need a book report book that is at least high school level but is contemporary fiction and is interesting too. Do you have any ideas? I've given my teacher 3 or 4 choices but none of them are high school credit. Choices I've Already Tried: Leaving Jetty Road [Rebecca...
Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 8:57am
Language Arts
Could someone read the passage and please tell me which answer is correct? Some kids collect coins. I can't keep a quarter without spending it. Some kids collect stuffed animals. Cute, but my room is the size of a closet. Where am I going to put alot of stuffed animals? I ...
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 4:41pm
math, algebra
what are some challenges about working with rational expressions? Math is a language. Getting it precisely right is a lot easier than describing it in a vague statement in English such as you ask. Is there a chance you can change teachers? If so, I recommend it. THe focus of ...
Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 12:41am
Language Arts
What goes in a conclusion paragraph? http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/ending.html http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/endings.htm http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/conclude.html from http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/catalogue.html =)
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 10:00pm
Home Economics
I have two questions. These two questions have to do with interior decorating. 1) Which of the following expresses a color value? A)True Green B)Dark Green C)Blue-green D)Yellow-green 2) Which of the following statements is correct regarding the design concept of emphasis? A)...
Friday, March 2, 2007 at 2:48pm
Language/Grammar
Is (like) a linking verb? When used as a verb, "like" is an action verb. He likes her. She likes ice cream. They like their new coach. =)
Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 9:49pm
English
Just wanted to know if my answers are correct. Dangling Modifiers If your baby does not like cold apple juice, it should be heated. My answer: 1. If your baby does not like cold apple juice, the apple juice should be heated. When they are fresh, eating oranges can often keep ...
Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 4:06pm
English Essay
When it comes to conversation, husband and wives often have problems that close friends of the same sex don't have. First, they may not have much to talk about, and second when they do talk. misunderstanding s often developed that lead to major fights. our research ...
Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 2:40pm
Shakespeare
I posted a question yesterday asking for some links about guilds during Shakespeare's time. I have two more questions. The first one: Are Sea Dogs basically pirates or mapmakers? Or are they both? The second question: What exactly are the "tools of trade" for the...
Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 8:49pm
HELP
Dangling Modifiers If your baby does not like cold apple juice, it should be heated. Your answer: 1. Dangling Modifiers When they are fresh, eating oranges can often keep away the cold virus. Your answer: 2. Predication Our plans for tomorrow should begin today. Your answer: 3...
Monday, February 19, 2007 at 12:02am
Physics
Explain what happens to the charge carriers in a semiconductor light dependant resistor when it is illuminated. Suggest why shining light onto an LED might be expected to generate a small voltage between its terminals. Thx A semiconducting light-dependent resistor excites more...
Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 9:36am
eth 125
Investigate the official language movement(an important Hispanic American cultural interest) describe on pp. 243-44 of the text by researching bilingualism in education and politics in the United States. Find 4 to 6 credible Web sites or articles that support, oppose, or ...
Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 11:19pm
US History
what are some examples of each Core Democratic Value What do you consider the core democratic values? Please post these values and what you think are examples of them. Then we'll be glad to help you. Core Democratic Values are the ideals and qualities fundamental to ...
Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 8:34pm
Should Canada continue to support the ............
Declaration of Human Rights? I need to make a debat right so I need to know why you support it or why you dont Thanks in advance The whole point of a debate is for you to look into it and decide, then debate why or why not. So...go look into it and decide if they should or ...
Monday, February 12, 2007 at 11:58am
social studies
Why should the 3 R's be rehabilitated? Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. If, by the 3 R's, you mean "Reading, Riting, Rithmetic" you would be illiterate without them. Aside from their being so much enjoyment in reading, what would happen if ...
Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 12:25pm
general
What subjects do students study in the United Kingdom at the age of fourteen? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_England Scroll down. =) Thank you. English Mathematics Science Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Design Technology History Geography ...
Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 3:51pm
english language
meanings of the following with sentence example. accept Arctic Balloon Banana Barrel Bruise Burglar Chocolate Eight February Fierce Island Journey Niece Scissors Thief Visitor Weird Woolen Yacht accept= to aggree to do sth. ex. She accepted our offer. Arctic= a big sea ex. We ...
Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 5:10am
Inclusive Language—Quoting from Biased Material
The mayors and their wives were invited on a tour of the state buildings. --Thats the question but I don't get it because nothings stated. their spouses would be better. Some of the mayors might be wives. If that sentence is a quotation, then you must use the words exactly...
Friday, February 9, 2007 at 8:56pm
science
what is the difference between a theory and hypothesis? I got this off another site i hope it helps.. Scientific Laws, Hypotheses, and Theories Lay people often misinterpret the language used by scientists. And for that reason, they sometimes draw the wrong conclusions as to ...
Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 9:41pm
math
who created math God. Math is a symbolic language used to express ideas in the form of sentences and statements that attempt to make somewhat precise decisions about nature.
Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 6:10pm
physics
What's inertia? Inertia is the tendency of an object at rest to remain at rest; or the tendency of an object to continue moving if it is moving. In plain language, it's the tendency of an object to want to continue doing whatever it's doing. I had a definition ...
Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 12:58pm
COM/125
From previous answers to this question: ------------------- Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am. Check these sites to help you answer your question. http://www.engr.usask.ca/dept/techcomm/whatis.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetoric...
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 8:37pm
literature-the feminine mystique
I am currently reading the Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan for language class. I need only one passage that is the most important one of the book...problem is, I don't have the book with me haha! If anyone has it, and has read it, they would be a TREMENDOUS help! thank ...
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 7:44pm
language!
I have to write an essay and my topic is "writing that changed the world." It can be a speech, article, essay, or excerpt from a book. I just have to explain something that resulted because of it. I've looked on many websites and I can't find anything I like...
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 7:31pm
history
What factors/influences help shape a country's identity? How does the leadership/government of a country generate consensus for this identity? Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here are some things to consider: language, technologies, recreation, ...
Monday, February 5, 2007 at 1:02am
CHEMISTRY
What is the true meaning of dimerize and trimerize - neither of these words are found in any dictionary and hence, are not actually in use: scientific jargon perhaps, but not proper English. Also, if it is in proper use, in the UK, is it spelt dimerise & trimerise ending in SE...
Sunday, February 4, 2007 at 7:46am
bobprsly
I do apologize but I looked in the past post and i don't remember asking about this problem in math. But if i did then I do apologize but i don't remember what you said in as the responce. If you can copy and paste it for me to see. Also I know that i have to stand on ...
Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 3:28pm
English essay
I would be very thankful if you could correct my essay for grammer and spelling mistakes, thank you! Japanese music Lately Ifve been quite addicted to Japanese culture. Not that I havenft always been, but itfs getting worse and worse. My most recent discovery...
Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 10:41am
Language Arts
For a book report, we are doing a "subamarine sandwich". One part is scene illustration - reflective of plot. I don't know how to do this part. Choose a part of the book that brings the most vivid images into you mind. Then you can ~~draw it ~~paint it ~~make a ...
Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 11:33pm
Help with my Grammar Exercise ? if its all correct
-Nonracist and nonagist language - *The woman who earned the award was Negro from Lousiana. *It seems that every Golden Ager is on the bus trip to Laughlin, Nevada. -Talking about people with disabilites and disease- *The blind people were downtown for a National Conference. -...
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 4:49pm
rhetoric
What is the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs? How can readers distinguish between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices? Please check out the following posts and links: Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am...
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 11:07pm
Language Arts/ English
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, Oliver Wendall Holmes and John Greenleaf Whittier belong to the group known as the fireside poets. Your book states that "the fireside poets wrote for a family audience, usually on subjects of general appeal: nature, home ...
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 4:17pm
math,help
I read the meaning of function notation but i still don't understand why are they so important. during an art contest at your school, you and a classmate each won blue ribbons for one third of the pieces you entered in the contest. You won two blue ribbons and your ...
Monday, January 29, 2007 at 5:59pm
introduction to essay
This is my introduction for my media bias essay. The sources i used is from the internet of B.B.C, F.O.X, M.S.N.B.C news. Do i just refer them as "tv news articles" or "internet news" the reason i have dots in between is because the site says that i can'...
Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 8:49pm
please read my introduction for media bias.
This is my introduction to my essay for media bias in television news. The primary source of political information in America is the media. [Media bias is a way to represent different people in a certain way based on their own views.] A certain degree of political bias exists ...
Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 7:33pm
Children's Literature Question
Which one of the following statements about poetry for children is True? 1. Literary standards for poetry are traditionally not as stringent as those for prose. 2. In good poetry,rhyme takes precedence over meaning. 3. Mother Goose rhymes are considered outdated by today's...
Friday, January 26, 2007 at 9:41pm
Language
What is the superlative form of "often"? most often ? I'm not 100% sure but if i can remember i believe that the superlative of often is: amoftesten (the o has the two dots on top) because the comparative would be: ofter (with the o having the two dots on top) if...
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 5:04pm
english
i am unable to this question complete the following by adding noun clause a)the fact is that__________________ b)this is a clear proof_______________ complete the following by adding noun clause a)Thefact is that______________________ b)This clearly proof__________________ The...
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 8:57am
science
who can help me to make and code a calculator program using c language what is an isotope and how do you find the answer
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 4:15am
English- Inclusive Language
1)His grandmother really enjoys spending the afternoon at the center for senior citizens. 2)One of the high points of our trip was seeing the Canadian Eskimos in their traditional garb. 3)Her brother's friend is an AIDS victim. 4) It's hard to believe that a woman her ...
Monday, January 22, 2007 at 11:53pm
again economics
okay got one more and in this one I need help, cuz I simply don't understand it!! The question: S^P=I+CA-S^G=I+CA+(G-T) this equation tells us that to reduce a current account deficit , a country must increase its privat savings , reduce domestic investment, or cut its ...
Monday, January 22, 2007 at 9:16am
History 2 questions
Please help if you can. 1. The idea that the people have the right to abolish an abusive and unresponsive government was FIRST formally expressed by Americans in the a. Constitution b. Petition of Right c. Declaration of Rights d. Declaration of Independence I think it's b...
Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 7:54am
sort of social studies
I need info on Great Britton, what they wear,eat, language spoken, sports, games or hobbies of the people. I think you mean Great Britain, right? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_britain If you need more information, you might look up each country within Great Britain...
Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 5:34pm
French for Aubrey
Present Tense of Regular -ER Verbs, Affirmative jouer = to play (I play, I do play, I am playing) SINGULAR je joue tu joues il joue elle joue on joue PLURAL nous jouons vous jouez ils jouent elles jouent NOTE: The personal endings of the present tense (le présent), of -er...
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 5:25pm
language
What is a simile? This site will give you a definiton and examples. http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/simile.html would for native americans woul for be the prepositions and americans be the object. for is the preposition. Native Americans is the object of the ...
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 5:05pm
english
can someone tell me the difference between prejudial and non-prejudial use of rhetoric? Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am. Check these sites to help you answer your question. http://www.engr.usask.ca/dept/techcomm/whatis.html http://en.wikipedia.org/...
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 9:07am
early childhood education--need help!!
I need help with this question. Mr. White is having circle time with his first grade class. He is discussing the "th" blend and what words can be made by using this sound. He notices that after about five minutes, Mike is getting restless and not staying in his spot....
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 8:20am
Language Arts
Five themes of geography as they relate to A Light in the Forest. I haven't read this book, but you might check on the themes section in here: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/lightforest/ =)
Monday, January 15, 2007 at 8:35pm
college application short response
Thank you for anyone that helps me about my college application. (Thank you for your suggestions, Writeacher, I re-writed my paragraph.) In the space provided below, please describe which of these activities has had the most meaning for you, and why. I was elected as the ...
Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 10:53pm
language
What is a tree map? Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is a definition of "tree map" as concerning languages: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_family Family Tree of Indo-European Languages: http://www.danshort.com/ie/
Friday, January 12, 2007 at 12:09am
psychology
What do the results of twins studies on IQ say about John Locke’s theory? http://www.cycad.com/cgi-bin/Brand/quotes/q05.html?nochoice=y Here are some quotes to assist you in this nature vs nurture debate. The last really answers your question. The others mainly ...
Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 10:55am
language arts
In figurative language,what is a glowing of red coals. Glowing of red coals suggests warmth and redness.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 8:04pm
Please correct sentence
Richard III supposedly had the young princes murdered. Found out what really happened to them. First part is a sentence. Second part is a fragment. How will you correct the fragment? http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/fragments.htm =) look in the dictoionary are in ...
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 4:39pm
Social Studies Plz help...
what is the Glorious Revolution? thank you for your help!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glorious_Revolution Im doing a report on ancient africa for language arts its going to be counted as two grade social study and language arts help The Revolution of 1688, commonly ...
Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 5:53pm
Language Arts
Is her a noun? Is cat a person, place or thing? Isn't her a pronoun? Either a possessive or personal pronoun? A cat is a thing, the word cat is indeed a noun. Your dictionary can be a big help on these words... yes and thing A cat is a thing her is a pronoun
Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 5:48pm
College Essay
Is any one can help me to revise my college application? Thank you. Question: Please describe which of these activities ( extracurricular or personal activities or work experience) has had the most meaning for you, and why. I was used to be a President of class in high school...
Monday, January 8, 2007 at 9:06pm
language arts
what is the population of Ithaca,New York not sure, go to google or askjeeves or some other site, and type in that question. i'm sure you'll get the answer http://www.city-data.com/city/Ithaca-New-York.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ithaca,_New_York
Sunday, January 7, 2007 at 5:45pm
english
Can someone please clearly explain what an in-text MLA citation is? n MLA style, referring to the works of others in your text is done by using what's known as parenthetical citation. Immediately following a quotation from a source or a paraphrase of a source's ideas, ...
Friday, January 5, 2007 at 12:50am
Poetry
What kind of poem uses formal language What is an ODE?
Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 10:54pm
English
I am working on bibliography cards. If the book was written by one author, then translated by someone else, how or would i source the translator? http://wwwold.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/translations.shtml This webpage will explain and give examples of how to do this. =) Thank...
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 8:32pm
topics wrting in english
. in one of the periodic publications of the country, whose language is studied, you read article about the liquidation of zoos in the large cities. You converse with your friends: 1) describe to them about that read, say, what the title of article was; 2) express your opinion...
Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 12:47pm
french
how do you remember all those words I always made vocabulary cards with the (French, Spanish, Latin, etc) on one side and the English on the other. Sometimes I would make the cards with the definition on one side and the word on the other. Then if I didn't have a parent or...
Friday, December 29, 2006 at 5:48pm
for David, French
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. I have been unable to read your question because of "error, Gateway timed out" BUT since I know you are requesting a translation site to do long sentences correctly, let me post what I wrote yesterday for the same ...
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 9:43pm
English
Posted by PsyDAG on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 7:32pm. Although prejudice is often defined as a negative attitude, we all have prejudices (biases) toward almost everything we consider. Differences occur in terms of how extreme our bias is and how much it influences our ...
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 9:16pm
Where can I find a site to translate German?
Where can I find a place to translate German? Search on google or here under foreign languages click german. Here is one translation website, but be careful -- machine translators are often inaccurate. http://babelfish.altavista.com/ =) Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework ...
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 8:25pm
emergency due before midnight please!!!
Dangling Modifiers If your baby does not like cold apple juice, it should be heated. Your answer: 1. Dangling Modifiers When they are fresh, eating oranges can often keep away the cold virus. Your answer: 2. Predication Our plans for tomorrow should begin today. Your answer: 3...
Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 10:29pm
help!!!
Dangling Modifiers If your baby does not like cold apple juice, it should be heated. Your answer: 1. Dangling Modifiers When they are fresh, eating oranges can often keep away the cold virus. Your answer: 2. Predication Our plans for tomorrow should begin today. Your answer: 3...
Friday, December 15, 2006 at 9:12pm
help!!!
Dangling Modifiers If your baby does not like cold apple juice, it should be heated. Your answer: 1. Dangling Modifiers When they are fresh, eating oranges can often keep away the cold virus. Your answer: 2. Predication Our plans for tomorrow should begin today. Your answer: 3...
Friday, December 15, 2006 at 4:55pm
Inclusive Language
Each advisor was contacted by his students. Exactly what do you need to do with this sentence? ?? Need to have sentence to be correct in a nonsexist form. The sexist word there is "his" -- how can you rephrase that sentence and not have that pronoun indicate male or ...
Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 1:08pm
can someone edit my essay?
A tragic figure is a characteristic of a dramatic tragedy. Willy is the protagonist of the play. All his life he wanted to have the American dream. He was so concerned about making it big; he did not even realize his whole life was crumbling right underneath him. His family ...
Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 9:02pm
can someone proff read my essay? thanks!
A tragic figure is a characteristic of a dramatic tragedy. Willy is the protagonist of the play. All his life he wanted to have the American dream. He was so concerned about making it big; he did not even realize his whole life was crumbling right underneath him. His family ...
Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 7:19pm
can someone proff read my essay? thanks!
A tragic figure is a characteristic of a dramatic tragedy. Willy is the protagonist of the play. All his life he wanted to have the American dream. He was so concerned about making it big; he did not even realize his whole life was crumbling right underneath him. His family ...
Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 7:19pm
can someone edit my essay? thanks!
A tragic figure is a characteristic of a dramatic tragedy. Willy is the protagonist of the play. All his life he wanted to have the American dream. He was so concerned about making it big; he did not even realize his whole life was crumbling right underneath him. His family ...
Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 6:21pm
Death of a salesman+ can someone edit my essay? th
A tragic figure is a characteristic of a dramatic tragedy. Willy is the protagonist of the play. All his life he wanted to have the American dream. He was so concerned about making it big; he did not even realize his whole life was crumbling right underneath him. His family ...
Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 3:22pm
English-essay !!!!!!!!!
I am a spanish speaking person, so this is my best shot. Please understand me. Thanks. Being aware of this fact, I proceed to find out what are my nonverbal listening patterns. To do so, I prepared a 500 word speech to be presented in less than half an hour to a small group of...
Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 1:38pm
English
What is the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs? Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am. Check these sites to help you answer your question. http://www.engr.usask.ca/dept/techcomm/whatis.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 10:29pm
Critical Thinking
As answered several times before -- Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am. Check these sites to help you answer your question. http://www.engr.usask.ca/dept/techcomm/whatis.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetoric ----------------------- Posted by Ms. ...
Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 7:25pm
English
In shakespearian language, thou=you so how would you say, "I." I Shakespeare also used "you" often. Answering your question, the first person would be I, and plural, we. http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/xThou.html
Monday, December 4, 2006 at 4:25pm
english
From the adventures of Huckleberry Finn: "Good gracious! anybody hurt?" "No'm just killed a nigger." What devices of satire does this quote have? Mockery? Sarcasm? Overstatement? Understatement? Parody? Irony? Pathos? Mock-Heroic? Sarcasm: witty ...
Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 9:14pm
help correct please
I hope these corrections weren't too late, but I have the feeling they were. I think the Cal State and UC applications have to be postmarked by midnight on Nov 30, right? If so, please make sure you also work on NOT doing things that are this important at the last minute...
Friday, December 1, 2006 at 1:42am
essay
During my four years in high school, I have taken a lots of classes to prepare for college. As I took ELD classes ( English Language Development ) during my freshman and sophomore year, I realized that I could not meet the college's requirement. So in my senior year, I ...
Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 10:17pm
Topic of College Essay -- Draft
Any one can help me to revise this college essay? It is very important for me, your help will me invaluable for me!! Thank you! Question: At the University of Maryland, we value a diverse community. How have your life experiences and background shaped you into an individual ...
Thursday, November 23, 2006 at 10:43am
What do you think?
Take immigrant family for example... do you think that person’s language skill is more influenced by peers than by the family? any answers are appreciated. thank you! I think so. Peers are the ones you want to fit in with and be accepted by. Plus, if you want to ...
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 11:14pm
inclusive language
Can you please verify if I have done this correctly 1. Each advisor was contacted by his students. my answer Each advisor was contacted by their students. or Each advisor was contacted by his or her students. His or her students, not their students (because you are saying EACH...
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 3:29pm
inclusive language
Can you please verify if I have done this correctly 1.The directors and their wives met the stockholders for a night on the town. my answer The directors and their spouses met the stockholders for a night on the town. You are correct.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 3:26pm
Rhetoric
How does one distinguish between prejudicial and nonprejudicial when using rhetorical divices? Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am. Check these sites to help you answer your question. http://www.engr.usask.ca/dept/techcomm/whatis.html http://en....
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 7:47am
Topic of college essay
There is a question that comes from a undergraduate application: At the UM, we value a diverse community. How have your life experiences and background shaped you into an individual who will enrich the UM community? I am an immigrants from China, I came here one year ago, but ...
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 1:02am
writing
What is the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs? How can readers distinguish between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices? Please see the following responses to this same set of questions: ------------------- Posted by Ms. ...
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 11:52am
critical thinking
how can readers distinguish beteen prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices This is an excellent site on propaganda techniques: http://www.propagandacritic.com/ Be sure to also check out the links here -- all from previous postings of the same question...
Monday, November 20, 2006 at 1:28pm
Please proofread my essay
Weather Gone Wild -During this semester, I was to keep track of a current event. I chose researching extreme weather nation wide, but I was most interested in discovering if there was any sort of extreme weather happening around the United States, as well as finding out what ...
Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 8:44pm
grammer
Dangling Modifiers If your baby does not like cold apple juice, it should be heated. Your answer: 1. Dangling Modifiers When they are fresh, eating oranges can often keep away the cold virus. Your answer: 2. Predication Our plans for tomorrow should begin today. Your answer: 3...
Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 5:11pm
ap english exam
Does anyone know where I can find a free online copy of questions 28-43 on the 1996 AP English Language & Composition Exam? I found the exam but for some reason they skipped questions 28-43. I couldn't find it online, but it's possible that questions 28-43 were just ...
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 9:25pm
language
much ado bout nothing(de book) de question is why do brutus and cassius claim they have done ceaser a favour. i have ot rite a letter to brutus and cassius giving ur opinion on their claim i didnt excatly read de book so please help and explain=) Brutus and Cassius are ...
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 9:14pm
college essay please tell what to delete
1. Academic preparation: How have you taken advantage of the educational opportunities you have had to prepare for college? I have taken advantage of the many great opportunities in my education to grow as a student and, most importantly, as a person. I enrolled in several ...
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 8:12pm
written comunications
Inclusive Language—Talking about People with Disabilities and Diseases, How do you write this sentence properly? Her brother has a friend that is living with Aids. A friend of her brother has AIDs. You can also use: Her brother has a friend who is living with AIDS. The ...
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 4:40pm
math
What three letters do you think are used most frequently in the English language? Show results and method of recording. i would say the words: the and a I hope this gets you started. E is the most frequently used letter in the English language. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 3:16pm
Evolution
I’ve been a staunch proponent of evolution since a very young age. I’ve never questioned the theory, which was in my heart a law. Proof was never essential, but lately… I seam so doubtful. Here are just a few things I have problem believing: 1. The change of ...
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 8:51am
Inclusive Language
1.Her brother’s friend is an AIDS victim. 2.Each advisor was contacted by his students 3.The law from the 1800s mandated that men could buy alcohol and cigarettes only from a state store. 4.The employee guide indicated that men could add their spouses to their health care...
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 8:50am
??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello! I am a new teacher and was wondering what great websites I can go on to find free worksheets, bulletin board themes, etc. for pre-k! I know it's not homework, but it just seems that there isnt a lot of good websites (well, that I cant find! ;)) Thanks a lot!!!! ...
Monday, November 13, 2006 at 2:46pm
English
Can someone tell me what is the diction and the syntax of this is? "I stood up nervously, wondering what it could be. I felt my classmates' piercing eyes as I mechanically left the classroom. Teacher Hou walked ahead of me without seeming to notice my presence. I ...
Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 7:48pm
Grammar
Can someone check these for me. I have to correct these sentences under the rule of Punctuation within Sentences-Colon. And if they don't need change I have to write no change. 1. The book had some nice features, such as: a hard-bound cover, a ribbon for a bookmark, andthe...
Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 7:27pm
education Ms. Sue
Hello, Thanks for the response I got the idea now for the teaching practices but what would be an example for 3 teaching practices that undermine academic achievemtn. Thanks Editor's Choice: Valuing Diversity—Student-Teacher Relationships that Enhance Achievement ...
Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 6:41pm
english
I wrote an essay for English but now we are doing revision techniques to fix it up. The first thing was to take a sentence and make it parallel. I took this sentence: Focusing on the next point, I hit the ball powerfully over the net over and over again in an attempt to ...
Friday, November 10, 2006 at 10:24am
English
What is the meaning of this poem? A single flower he sent me, since we met. All tenderly his messenger he chose; Deep-hearted, pure, with scented dew still wet-- One perfect rose. I knew the language of the floweret; "My fragile leaves," it said, "his heart ...
Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 4:28pm
Tagalog
I need someone to translate Hello, Goodbye, and How are you into Tagalog. Thank you What is tagalog? Hello: Halo; Huy; Magandang haponpo; Mabuhay Goodbye: (to person staying) Adyos po (to person leaving) Paalom na po Paalom; Síge How are you? [formal]Kumusta ho kayo? [...
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 5:50pm
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what name comes from a greek word meaning strange If you dont put the right subject in the block, the foreign language experts will fail to see it. πεÏίεÏγα ? It ...
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 4:59pm
CHECK!!
Robert: In the future, in the subject box, but the subject. In this case it could be English, or English, pls check Both slang and colloquialisms are acceptable when tow friends are speaking or writing to one another, but slang and colloquialisms are not acceptable in formal ...
Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 6:24pm
English!_+ check please!
Rank the following sentences from most formal to least formal by writing the appropriate number in the blank beside each sentence: 1 = most formal; 3 = least formal. /3 ___2__I was pumped. I mean, we had scored the best seats for the show. Awesome ___1__In conclusion, I ask ...
Friday, November 3, 2006 at 2:16pm
Language Arts
Puppy is to dog,as colt is to ? Stallion I think horse is better. Hi! Very nice site! Thanks you very much! qwp0Apoe2XS2K3 Hello! Good Site! Thanks you! oiqvndrkrsbyt
Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 11:05pm
Language arts
Help unscamble these letters pacres SPACER SCRAPE Parsec
Monday, October 30, 2006 at 9:38pm
Foreign Language
I have a question about conjugating verbs in Spanish. I am a sophomore in college and I just need some help on this. Can you still help? My question is this: How would you conjugate the verb hacer in the various forms? http://users.ipfw.edu/JEHLE/VERBLIST.HTM You'll...
Friday, October 27, 2006 at 12:21pm
Language Arts
I'm researching the book To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. I'm looking for examples to strengthen and support my thesis statement that Jem and Scout started feeling that their father was older and more feeble towards the end of Part 1. Any ideas? http://www....
Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 8:29pm
Foreign language websites
I'm trying to compile a list of online foreign language dictionaries for one of my education classes. If you know of any free, reliable sites, please post them as a response. Thanks, Amy :) I searched Google under the key words "foreign language dictionary" to ...
Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 12:44pm
writing
• Post your response to this question: What is the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs? How can readers distinguish between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices? Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am. ...
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 8:55pm
quick personification question
would "drowned leaves" be personification since leaves really can not drown? I should think it would. http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/terms/2terms.html#Personification =) help plz.. heres an example>> Victims call out for me I am used in the ...
Monday, October 23, 2006 at 2:31am
language arts
my 5th grade son needs help in writing. He does not know how to organize and formulate his thoughts onto paper. Do you know of any sites that might help him with this? http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_5th_lang.htm#writing really he could just make a list of his...
Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 8:49pm
us history
where can i find an excellent website about the Lac Courte oreilles Band of lake superior chippewa? about history, population, activities and things This is a fantastic site. It should have everything you need. http://www.lco-nsn.gov/ Information from Wikipedia , "The Lac...
Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 1:19pm
social studies
what are the magiar rivers in the regin? Do you mean MAJOR rivers? If so, in WHAT region? Magiar is not an English word. Magyar means "Hungarian" in that language
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 7:51pm
english
Can someone read through my essay and make changes? This means a lot. Thank you so much. In the 17th century, English men and women came to the New World in the hope of practicing their religion freely. These people were known as the Puritans. Many Puritans kept diaries and ...
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 3:06am
just curious for your opinion
Do you think America should be a melting pot? Why or why not? I am not certain the "melting pot" ever existed except in the minds of romantics and light-skinnned historians. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melting_pot Some things get assimilated, and many ...
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 2:45am
english
Just wanted to see if someone would review my answers and tell me if they are correct. Dangling Modifiers If your baby does not like cold apple juice, it should be heated. Your answer: 1. If your baby does not like cold apple juice, the apple juice should be heated. Dangling ...
Friday, October 13, 2006 at 10:18am
language arts i guess
hi person well i need help see i dont get it what the heck does my homework mean why do we need society i dont care wht but so i dont get an f plez tell me "Why do we need society?" Is that the question you are supposed to write about? My first suggestion is that you...
Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 7:07pm
how can we improve jiskha.com?
How can we improve jiskha.com? Any ideas for improvement are welcome. Thanks! Perhaps separating the subject areas. The subject area categories could be fairly general: English, including how to research Mathematics/economics Sciences Social studies/history Foreign languages ...
Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 1:47pm
language arts
a metaphor for macaroni salad http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/terms/2terms.html#Metaphor http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/metaphor.html http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/lit_terms_M.html (Scroll down.) Read the definitions and examples. Then ...
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 12:03am
grammar
Rewrite the following sentences, focusing on the grammar area specified in the left column. To enter your answer, click next to the number and begin typing. If the sentence is already correct, write No Change. Punctuation within Sentences—Colon The book had some nice ...
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 10:26pm
english
Can someone read my essay and make corrections? Thank you! Puritans mainly wrote for instruction or inspiration rather than for amusement or diversion. They wrote mostly on religion. Thus, Puritan works reflect more inward than outward. Some examples of Puritan writings ...
Monday, October 9, 2006 at 12:01am
FRENCH HELP
I don't get french It is to hard help me understand plz someone help I can't fail grade six plz help French is the most beautiful language in the world. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. In order to help you, please give us some examples of what you ...
Sunday, October 8, 2006 at 9:16pm
Chem teacherf
My teacher last year in General Chemistry was really great. She was highly organized, always prepared for class, approachable and fair. Chemistry is such a hard class that she really helped me get through it. My Organic teacher is another story. She is a good lecturer but ...
Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 4:10am
To ms. wrightacher (english)
THis is what you responded and my other question is that in the rule it states to use (sic) in the source do i have to put it.If so where would i put it. Inclusive Language-Quoting from Biased Sources. (1)The sentence is: The law from the 1800's mandated that men could buy...
Friday, October 6, 2006 at 3:55pm
english
I'm not sure about my answers . The directions state rewrite the following sentece, focusing on the grammar and rule are . If the sentence is already correct write no change. Can you help me correct them please. The grammar rule is for sentences 1 & 2: Inclusive Language-...
Friday, October 6, 2006 at 12:02am
English writing rules
Directions:Correct the following sentence if needed given under the rule of:Inclusive-language-talking about perple with disabilities and diseases. (1) Her brother's friend is an AIDS victim. The problem is the word "victim." Can you rewrite the sentence without ...
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 3:47am
RHETORIC
What is the role of rhetoric in influencing peoples attitudes amd beliefs? How can readers distinguish between prejudicial and nonprejudicial us of rhetorical devices? Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am. Check these sites to help you answer your question. ...
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 7:15pm
English writting rule
Directions:Correcting the sentences given if needed under the rule of: Inclusive Language-Making language nonracist and nonagist.#1-5 (1)She is a very capable black woman (2)His grandmother really enjoys spending the afternoon at the center for senior citizens. (3)It's ...
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 4:26am
english writing rules
Directions: Correct the following sentences given if needed under the rule of :Inclusive language-Making language non!@#$%^&ist. (1) The directors and their wives met the stockholders for a night on the town. (2) Each advisor was contacted by his students. (3) The minister ...
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 4:21am
english writing rules
Direnctions : Correct the following sentence given if needed under the rule of:Inclusive-Language quoting orm biasd sources. The employee guide indicated that men could add their spouses to their health care plan. Substitute "employeees" for "men," since ...
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 4:17am
english writing rules
Directions:correcting the sentence given if needed under the rule of: Inclusive language-quoting form biased sources. The law from the 1800s mandated that men could buy alcohol and cigarettes only form a state store. Your instructions are very strange. If you are quoting from ...
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 4:15am
social studies
Just a fun question for you to answer. Consider the choices of native Americans who decide to stay on their tribe's native land and those who consider to relocate to a city. If you were presented with this decision, which would you chose and why? I would chose to leave the...
Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 7:48pm
language arts
What's a simple subject,complete subject and predicate, simple predicate Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is a grammar site you might like: A Good Grammar Resource This is under AOL Research & Learn aol://4344:152.HHE1602.1945055.583899374 ...
Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 7:20pm
language arts
what follows a linking or action verd After a linking verb, there'll be a predicate noun or predicate adjective: ~~She is my sister. (is=linking verb; sister=predicate noun) ~~Delilah is very tall for a fourth grader. (is=linking verb; tall=predicate adjective) After an ...
Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 1:28pm
AP US Government
Where in the Constitution are judicial nominations described? What language is used to describe the roll of the Senate in Supreme Court nominations? Where in the constitution is the Electoral College described (Hint: two places) Since this is not my area of expertise, I ...
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 5:50pm
eng. language
i have an essay to write about: if i would be given the liberty to be someone else that day, who would i be??? and how would i spend my time?" this is the question. i will be glad if i get the composition written by someone Well, that's not going to happen at this ...
Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 7:24am
social studies
The English colonies in North America were united by all but which of the following: A uniform language based on the London English dialect. Traditional English inheritance laws. An uncomplicated legal system with few professional lawyers. Military concepts based on volunteer ...
Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 6:50pm
social studies
What language is used to describe the roll of the Senate in Supreme Court Nominations? Although the role of the Senate can probably be described using other languages, it is given in English. Here are some possible web sites: http://news.google.com/news?q=Supreme+Court+...
Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 9:32pm
Language Arts
need to dramatise this poem and answer two questions. so please help me. ON THE DEATH OF ANNE BRONTE by charlotte bronte there 's little joy in life for me, And little terror in the grave ; I've lived the parting hour to see Of one I would have died to save. Calmly to ...
Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 9:49am
Language arts
WHAT ELEMENTS ARE FOUND IN MANY PARAGRAPHS??? PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammar/paragrph.html This webpage and all its links are a good summary for you. =)
Monday, September 18, 2006 at 7:03pm
German help
My school is taking a trip to Germany next summer and I was wanting to learn German, but no one around me offers lessons or classes. Can anyone recommend something? Plus Imy friend is taking in a German exchange student sometime soon and I want to learn just some basic stuff ...
Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 10:53pm
History
Who Created Rome The creation and original people of Rome are explained in this paragraph that I found in the following Web site. http://www.wsu.edu:8001/~dee/ROME/ETRUSCAN.HTM " Somewhere between 900 and 800 BC, the Italian peninsula was settled by a mysterious ...
Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 1:29pm
Language Arts
What is a text feature? This term refers to a variety of things, depending on how you want your text to look -- on a page, on a website, etc. http://www.answers.com/text%20feature =)
Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 11:05am
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