Why are techniques used in poetry? A poet is able to control the arrangement of the whole poem, the stanzas, lines and even the syllables of each word to create meaning. These particular structures help the poet create a particular atmosphere. Here are some techniques that relate to the structure of the poem: Rhyme scheme. […]
What are the four required payroll deductions?
What are the four required payroll deductions? What are payroll deductions? Income tax. Social security tax. 401(k) contributions. Wage garnishments. Child support payments. What is a voluntary payroll deduction? Voluntary deductions are amounts which an employee has elected to have subtracted from gross pay. Examples are group life insurance, healthcare and/or other benefit deductions, Credit […]
Who was Madame Tussauds first wax figure?
Who was Madame Tussauds first wax figure? At the age of 17 Marie Tussaud created her first life-size wax figure, a portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In 1783, she built a wax figure of the living model Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). Who opened a museum of wax models? The ‘Moving Wax Works of the Royal Court of […]
Which of the following is served raw?
Which of the following is served raw? Common raw meat dishes Steak tartare: minced raw beef steak mixed with egg yolk, onions, and spices. Tuna tartare: chopped uncooked tuna mixed with herbs and spices. Carpaccio: a dish from Italy made of thinly sliced raw beef or fish. Can you eat raw Wagyu beef? The secret […]
What are plaque disclosing tablets made of?
What are plaque disclosing tablets made of? Disclosing tablets are chewable tablets used to make dental plaque visible. The tablets, sold over the counter in many countries, contain a dye (typically a vegetable dye, such as Phloxine B) that stains plaque a bright color (typically red or blue). What is the main ingredient in disclosing […]
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What is the Persian empire known for?
What is the Persian empire known for? The Persians were the first people to establish regular routes of communication between three continents—Africa, Asia and Europe. They built many new roads and developed the world’s first postal service. Who was in the Persian Empire? At its height, it encompassed the areas of modern-day Iran, Egypt, Turkey, […]
What form of transportation did steam power improve?
What form of transportation did steam power improve? Throughout the 1800s, steam engines were improved. They became smaller and more efficient. Large steam engines were used in factories and mills to power machines of all types. Smaller steam engines were used in transportation including trains and steamboats. What did the steam engine impact? Steam power […]
What is the best insecticide for killing bagworms?
What is the best insecticide for killing bagworms? Sprays such as Bacillus thuringiensis, spinosad and any of the pyrethroid insecticides are effective on bagworms, especially early in the season. Late season infestations, when bagworm caterpillars are larger and more difficult to kill, are best treated with pyrethroid sprays. What is the best way to get […]
What did ancient Egypt think caused illness?
What did ancient Egypt think caused illness? The ancient Egyptians thought that gods, demons, and spirits played a key role in causing diseases. Doctors believed that spirits blocked channels in the body and that this affected the way the body worked. What caused ancient Egypt to fall? However, history shows that even the mightiest empires […]