Top answers

explain the difference between a metaphor and simile, providing examples of both, and discuss why authors might wish to use either

A metaphor is a technique that compares two (or more) things directly- i.e, without drawing attention to the comparison. For example- ´Claire rubbed her eyes and breathed deeply, her head a storm.´ The autho...
AB
Answered by Alexander B. • English tutor
3809 Views

What is the difference between an acid and a base?

An acid when dissolved in a liquid, will produce hydrogen ions (H+) while a base will produce hydroxide ions (OH-). When a litmus paper is used to test acids and bases, acids turn the litmus paper red while ...
LS
Answered by Laudina S. • Chemistry tutor
12661 Views

How would I go about drawing a graph if i had no idea how to start?

Firstly you could work out the x intercept by putting y=0 in to the function of the graph and then similarly find out the y intercept by putting x=0 into the function. After this you could find the turning p...
AF
Answered by Annie F. • Maths tutor
4492 Views

Are personal statements all about qualifications?

No, personal statements are about YOU, what you can offer to a company or institution that you are applying for. They want to know how you can fit in there, as well as what experiences you have had which pro...
AH
2652 Views

Write a short story which ends: 'she gave a small wave, turned and walked away

It was the 4th of March, eight years ago today, but in my mind not a day has passed. The world stopped turning on the 4th of March, 2009. The clocks stopped ticking, at 9.15pm. I wish I could say this is a l...
AH
3103 Views