Category: Arts

What are the elements of a biography? Elements of a biography include the person’s date of birth, major accomplishments, career summary and an overview of why the person is interesting or important. The length of the biography is also an important element, as it affects the type of information that is appropriate to include. What […]

What is the function of observation in a drawing? The line quality that is produced not only enhances the visual interest, but also communicates the form and texture of the subject. When we observe the subject, we can pay close attention to subtle changes in the lines and add them, “as we see them”, in […]

What era killed the dinosaurs? Cretaceous–Paleogene What were the periods of the dinosaurs? Dinosaur communities were separated by both time and geography. The ‘age of dinosaurs’ (the Mesozoic Era) included three consecutive geologic time periods (the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods). Different dinosaur species lived during each of these three periods. When and how did […]

How did Scrooge feel when he saw himself as a boy? He knew he was coming because, the curtains were drawn, he saw a light, and he heard bells. Characterization: How did Scrooge feel when he saw himself as a boy? When he saw himself as a boy he started to cry, because as a […]

What are chorales Why were they popular during the Renaissance? Chorales are easily sung and composed melodies. They became popular because of press printing. William Byrd was a composer that had created the consort music. Over the time of the renaissance he had created many songs. What were the advantages for composers of using a […]

Was Jim Murphy in the Great Chicago Fire? The Great Fire is a story for children and young adults, written by Jim Murphy about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which caused the destruction of most of the city of Chicago. How does the cause and effect structure of the reading reinforce the firefighter’s statement? […]

Does Leonardo da Vinci have any children? Leonardo Da Vinci never married or had children (which is probably why he had so much time to dedicate to his incredible drawings, ideas and inventions!). He apparently could draw with one hand and write with the other – imagine how useful that would be at school! How […]

What is another name for opportunity cost in economics? The alternative name of opportunity cost is Economic cost. What is explicit and implicit cost? Explicit Costs. Implicit costs are technically not incurred and cannot be measured accurately for accounting purposes. The main difference between the two types of costs is that implicit costs are opportunity […]

What are the similarities and differences between Aztecs and Mayans? There are many similarities between the Aztecs and the Mayas. One similarity is that they both have calenders. The Mayans have a calendar that shows the 365 days based on the Sun’s movement. The Aztecs also have the same calender. What is the main difference […]

Which of the following concepts conceives of a space and everything? 10 Cards in this Set a subtractive process, more aggressive than modeling, and more direct than casting. The carving method Fired clay is sometimes called ceramic. Which of the following concepts conceives of a space and everything in it as a work of art? […]