Category: Psychology

What techniques do poets use? Some common techniques used in poetry are onomatopoeia, alliteration, assonance, rhyming, simile and metaphor. Onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is one of the easiest to learn and use (but not spell). Alliteration. Another technique that you might be familiar with is alliteration. Assonance. Rhyming. Similes. Metaphor. What are images in a poem? Imagery […]

What is a substitute for arrowroot powder in baking? Arrowroot powder is an excellent, gluten-free thickening agent useful for thickening pies, jams, and other cooked dishes, but if you don’t have any in your pantry, try instant tapioca or cornstarch. Can I use flour instead of arrowroot starch? Flour! Flour acts in a similar way […]

What was the average NHL salary in 1970? Then and Now 1970 2018 Average player salary in the NHL $18,000 $2.96 million Average height of NHL player: 5.11 6.1 % of NHL players born in Canada 98% 50% Air conditioners per household (Canada & U.S.) 4% 75% What is the biggest contract in NHL history? […]

Is identity theft a felony or misdemeanor in California? Identity theft is a “wobbler” in California law, meaning that it can be treated as either a felony or misdemeanor. If prosecuted as a misdemeanor, the maximum punishment for identity theft in California is a year in county jail and a $1,000 fine. What makes identity […]

Can female issues cause diarrhea? As hormone levels fall to the lowest point during menstruation, symptoms — like stomach pain, discomfort, and constipation or diarrhea– become more common and intense. To make matters worse, IBS patients with painful periods, a condition called dysmenorrhea, are twice as likely to have this increase in symptoms. Why are […]

What led to the decision to drop the atomic bomb? Truman did not seek to destroy Japanese culture or people; the goal was to destroy Japan’s ability to make war. So, on the morning of August 6, 1945, the American B-29 bomber, the Enola Gay, dropped the world’s first atom bomb over the city of […]

What are some disabilities that qualify you for disability? Guide to the List of Recognised Disabilities Cri du chat syndrome. Rett syndrome. Angelman syndrome. Prader-Willi syndrome. Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18) Williams syndrome. Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13) Coffin-Lowry syndrome. Can you claim a disabled person who receives SSI? The simple answer: yes. Generally speaking, if your […]

What do geckos do during the day? Most geckos are nocturnal, which means they are active at night, but day geckos are active during the day and nibble on insects, fruits, and flower nectar. Most geckos make noises such as chirping, barking, and clicking when they are defending their territory or attracting a mate. Are […]

Does Switzerland change time? Switzerland is on “summer time” from late March to late October. The time is shifted one hour forward to enjoy more daylight in the evenings. The exact clock change date varies: it’s done overnight, in the early morning of the last Sunday in March (1 hour forward) and the last Sunday […]

When did they stop using wood for golf clubs? In the mid-20th century, both the USGA and the R&A ruled that golf clubs with steel shafts could be used in tournaments. While steel was used for club shafts, wooden heads were the norm for drivers and fairway woods until the 1970s. What was the first […]