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    This posting overviews Ibsen's work.

    Ibsen's play, 'A 'Doll's house," is examined. These questions are posed: 1. In the early acts , Torvald Helmer holds forth on the role of the husband , standards of honesty or probity for dealing with money. Above all, in his talk and in many little ways , he demonstrates the role assig

    The Literary canon is discussed.

    This posting considers literature as part of the U.S. current literary canon, and why? How do these selections reflect the cultural tradition of the United States?

    Argumentation: Issues to Consider

    A one-page outline discussing the nature of argument and issues to consider when composing an argument such as topic choice, supporting evidence, underlying assumptions, logical fallacy, and argumentative appeals.

    Describe how James Joyce focuses the importance of religion.

    Describe how James Joyce focuses the importance of religion and setting in '' Araby '' . Include your opinions of how the setting influenced the story mood and development. For example , Joyce specifies the street location and the time of year in the story. How does that color your response to

    Literature review - What short story to recommend to publisher?

    You are part of the literature review committee that will determine which stories will be included in the quarterly short story journal. 1. You are to evaluate a short story and give your recommendation to the publisher. 2. You are to indicate what drew you to this story. Comment about the central idea of the story and

    The Researched Essay

    Are you required to write a research essay this semester? Are you clueless about how to choose a topic, conduct research, and document and integrate your sources? This sample assignment is full of links that will guide you to a wealth of web-based resources for writers of researched essays, including a Powerpoint presentation

    The Argumentative Essay

    Have you been assigned to write an argumentative essay for your freshman composition course? Are you having problems getting started? This sample assignment contains helpful links related to argumentation and persuasion, sample essays, interactive outlines, prewriting exercises, and peer editing assignments--all designed to "j

    What is Happiness?

    Ideas for conducting research on " What is Happiness to you" are reflected.

    Music in African-American Texts

    Both Baldwin and Wilson utilize music as a pivotal theme within their works. This guide offers an analytical and textual view of how music is represented in both pieces.

    Question on Grad School Application

    The question and my response are below. Is the Frost quote cited properly and any suggestions would be appreciated: 7. Is there other information about yourself that you consider important which has not been covered in the previous questions? As I first began toying with the idea of pursuing a Master's degree, I rememb

    APA Format is shown.

    One of the books that I am using as a reference is a compilation of many writers' essays. The book does not have a specific author; however, it has three editors. I am required to use this book for my citations. I will be making citations from the various essays. How would I cite the text I am using? 1st time and thereafter?

    Checking for Commas and Errors

    Check for comma errors: 1. Reading is a hobby of mine. 2. Before going to bed Betty always reviews her Spanish vocabulary. 3. Leaning back too far on the stool Larry hit the floor with a bang. 4. Around the clock nurses watch the patients in Intensive Care. 5. "By the way the door is locked, so instead

    Character creation is brainstormed.

    This posting helps to create a character, real or imagined, with a distinct manner of behaving or style of talking. It places this character in a situation where he or she plays a public role (the public persona shown to others) and contrasts it with the character's private persona (the real character when no one is watching).

    Please check for comma errors

    Check for comma errors: 1.I'll go with you if you pay my way.2.If you loan me your car I'll take your grandmother anywhere she wants to go.3.When Karen wants something she always sends me a littlegift.4.When we go out of town is not important.5.I can't afford to go because of the high fuel prices.6.Mary doesn't like him because

    Tenses

    Please can you answer the following tenses E.G. concentrate on capital verbs only and give the time reference. Each question should have a tense and time reference I'm TRAVELLING to London next week. I wish I had more time to FINISH this exercise. When you have FINISHED you can go home. Gorbachev CALLS for peace sum

    Correct punctuation question

    Which is the correct punctuation for the following sentence? I received my bachelors' degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. I received my bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. Thank you.

    Summarize: Heralded as the "Moses" of her people...

    Heralded as the "Moses" of her people, Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman became a legend during her lifetime, leading approximately 300 slaves to freedom during a decade of freedom work. Denied any real childhood or formal education, Tubman labored in physically demanding jobs as a woodcutter, a field hand, and in li