1. English 10 Study Guide

2. Skill: Vocabulary in Context You need to know the definitions for the following words: 1.Corporation 2.Credit 3.Income 4.Invest 5.Labor

3. Skill: Elements of a Short Story You need to know the meaning of the following: 1.Exposition 2.Rising Action 3.Climax 4.Falling Action 5.Resolution

4. Skill: Character Motivation Example: Rocky Balboa In Rocky IV, Drago kills Rocky's trainer and best friend Apollo Creed inside the boxing ring. At this point in the film series, Rocky is getting old and tired. On the other hand, Drago is a Russian Adonis. He is a beast of a man, in the prime of his life. When Rocky challenges Drago to a boxing match, the audience is not surprised that the Italian Stallion is willing to risk his life and step into the ring with an opponent who is bigger, stronger, and younger. What might be his motivation? Rocky's motivation comes from his desire to avenge the death of his friend. We know Rocky from his previous films. We understand that despite the great odds against him, he will never back down from a challenge. His wife doesn't want him to fight Drago, and his trainers tell him that it's a suicide mission. However, it's in Rocky's character to be brave, to be a good friend and honor the name of Apollo Creed. So when Rocky steps into the ring with Drago after several weeks of intense training, we're not surprised to see him never give up and ultimately have the heart to defeat the Russian. Which word or phrase best describes his motivation? Kills

5. Skill: Direct/Indirect Characterization How do you know it is indirect? Direct characterization is.. Indirect characterization is… Character Mark Mervillion Quote or Passage Mark smiled after he shoved his little brother into a muddy puddle in the street. Page # Page 72 Direct or Indirect Ch. Indirect What does this tell you about the character’s personality? This quote reveals that Mark is a big jerk who gets pleasure form seeing other people suffer. He is cruel and does not seem to have a conscience.

6. Skill: Making Inferences What is an inference? Example: A: Look at the long line! Do you think we’ll get in? B: I think so. Some of these people already have tickets. A: How much are the tickets? B: Only nine dollars for the first show. I’ll pay. A: Thanks. I’ll buy the popcorn. 1.Where are these people? 2.What are they talking about? 3.Who are these people?

7. Making Inferences Cont’d. A: This is one of the reasons I hate working in a big city. B: I know. Every day, it’s the same thing. A: This is terrible! We may be here all night! I hope we don’t run out of gas. B: No, I think there’s enough. A: Let’s turn on the radio. Maybe there’s some good music. B: Sorry, the radio’s not working. A: I think I’ll take the train tomorrow! 1.Where are these people? 2.What are they talking about? 3.What do you think will happen next?

8. Skill: MLA Format Write a header for a paper due on June 12, 2015. How many types of Hooks are there? Write a title for a Works Cited page. How do you cite a web source an in-text citation from a web source by Janet Jackson with an article title of “That’s the Way Love Goes.”

9. Skill: Ethos/Pathos/Logos Define each Which persuasive appeal goes with each number? 1. "Research compiled by analysts from NASA, as well as organizations from five other nations with space programs, suggests that a moon colony is viable with international support." 2. "You know me – I’ve taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers." 3. "You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years yearning to know what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"