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What do you think the green light in the Great Gatsby symbolises?

Gatsby's green light is symbolic of his dream. This usually is tied with attaining Daisy, but can also be traced back to the green trees we see at the end of the book, which also shows how his dream is ti...

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When do I use 和 and 而?

When using 和 you can only talk about two nouns. This cannot be used as 'and' in the English sense to join sentences together. 而 means moreover and can function as a good substitute. For example: 我和我的爸爸去学校...

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Answered by William B. Mandarin tutor
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Why does punctuation matter in poetry?

Punctuation helps to establish rhythm in poetry. Its absence is often more important than its presence. A poet can use it to create a smooth flow of words or a jarring effect (e.g. using enjambment). This...

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How do I revise for history? There's so much to learn!

Firstly, look at past papers. Knowing what has come up before helps a lot, and will be in the back of your mind as you revise, meaning you will begin to form arguments, and know what evidence you will inc...

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Answered by Caitlin C. History tutor
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Why does Maltase only catalyse Maltose?

Enzymes are proteins with specific tertiary structures. Part of this structure forms an active site. Only the substrate of an enzyme, in this case Maltose, fits/ binds to the active site. This forms an en...

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Answered by Georgia S. Biology tutor
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