Category: Social studies

What is the concept of mimesis? Alternative Titles: imitation, theatrical illusion. Mimesis, basic theoretical principle in the creation of art. The word is Greek and means “imitation” (though in the sense of “re-presentation” rather than of “copying”). Plato and Aristotle spoke of mimesis as the re-presentation of nature. What is mimetic theory of criticism? Mimesis […]

What does Beatrice Ask Benedick to do right after they confess their love to one another? They both confess their love for each other. Benedick says he will do anything for her. So Beatrice tells him he needs to kill Claudio. What does Beatrice mean when she says once Benedick won it my heart of […]

What is a legal immigrant alien? Immigrant: Any alien in the United States, except one legally admitted under specific nonimmigrant categories. The group includes both individuals that have entered the United States legally (legal aliens) and those that have entered the United States without inspection. Is a legal immigrant a citizen? A U.S. citizen is […]

What are the three forms of indigent defense used in the United States? There are three main methods for providing legal representation to indigent defendants: public defender programs, assigned counsel or contract attorney programs. States develop their own indigent defense systems based on one or more of these methods. Which indigent defense system hires attorneys […]

Which groupings of people did the Second Great Awakening do a particularly good job of reaching out to? women, Native Americans, and African Americans. 2. What did transcendentalism emphasize? What groups were involved in the Second Great Awakening? The Second Great Awakening had a profound effect on American religious history. The numerical strength of the […]

What is the fieldwork strategy developed by Franz Boas? Fieldwork strategy developed by Franz Boas to rapidly collect cultural, material, linguistic, and biological information about U.S. native populations being devastated by Western expansion. Which early anthropologist is credited with developing participant observation? Polish anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski’s (1884–1942) pioneering method of participant observation fundamentally changed the […]

What is the recommended physical activity for adults? For substantial health benefits, adults should do at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) to 300 minutes (5 hours) a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) to 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical […]

What does symbiosis mean a living separately no relationship between 2 species b living together close relationship between 2 species? Symbiosis. Symbiosis is a general term for interspecific interactions in which two species live together in a long-term, intimate association. In parasitism, two species have a close, lasting interaction that is beneficial to one, the […]

How did the Great Compromise resolve the issue of representation in Congress? The Great Compromise created two legislative bodies in Congress. According to the Great Compromise, there would be two national legislatures in a bicameral Congress. Members of the House of Representatives would be allocated according to each state’s population and elected by the people. […]

What are the 7 types of pollution? When you think of environmental pollution, it typically comes in seven different types. These include air, water, land, radioactive, thermal, light, and sound pollution. What are the top 10 pollutants? The top 10, in alphabetical order, are: artisanal gold mining; contaminated surface water; contaminated groundwater; indoor air pollution; […]