Algebra, hla, science, and ss study set finals 2017

Algebra: what would the slope be of a line parallel to y=-7x+2

-7 (same slope)

Algebra: what is the axis of symmetry formula

-b X=----- 2a

Algebra: what is the quadratic formula

-b±√b²-4ac X= ----------- 2a

Algebra: how many answers are there if it is a negative discriminant

0

Algebra: any number to the 0th power is

1

Algebra: how many answers are there if 0 is your discriminant

1

Algebra: what would the slope be of a line perpendicular to y=-7x+2

1/7 (flopposite) since -7 is negative it is no longer negative, and since it is the numerator it is now the denominator.

Algebra: how many answers are there if it is a positive discriminant

2

A compound sentence has _________ or more ______________________

2 and independent clauses

Algebra: add b²+b²

2b² do NOT add the exponents If you have one * and you get another *, you have 2*

Algebra: what is a discriminant

A discriminant is a simplified version of the numbers under the square root in the quadratic formula. Sub your numbers (from a polynomial/quadratic equation) into the quadratic formula and simplify to find the discriminant.

The young "hero" relies on will and ingenuity to survive a life-threatening situation; anywhere the protagonist has freedom of action (Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and Scorpions by Walter Dean Myers)

Adventure

The animal protagonist (most often horse or dog) behaves like an animal and is not personified. EX: The Black Stallion, One Dark Night by Hutchins, A Dog Like Jack by DiSalvo

Animal Stories

The process of presenting or comprehending a reasoned case

Argument/Persuasive

An individual writes factually about his/her life experiences

Autobiography/Memoir

Algebra: multiply b²(b²)

B^4 a power times a power= add the powers

Algebra: multiply( (b²)²)²

B^8 a power to a power= multiply the powers

Factual information is presented about the life of an individual, written by someone else

Biography

10+: Focus on self-discovery and independence; focus on the trials-and-tribulations encountered during growth from childhood to adulthood,sometimes about facing and overcoming fears; featuring protagonists who fear being different, making commitments, and being rejected

Coming-of-Age

Tells the story of people during a time period that can be considered contemporary - happening in today's world

Contemporary Realistic Fiction

Algebra: when you are graphing an equation with < or > is it a dotted or full line

Dotted

English terms------

English terms-------

The mnemonic device for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is ___________________ and it stands for ______, ______, ______, ________, ______, ______, ________

FANBOYS and for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

A short tale used to teach a moral lesson, often with animals as characters

Fables

Any story of the impossible, characters do NOT wake up from a dream.

Fantasy

Includes fairy tales, music, oral history, jokes, popular beliefs and customs of a CULTURE/group (e.g., Native American, US settlers' __________ Australian/Indian ___________, etc.)

Folklore

Algebra: when you are graphing an equation with ≤ or ≥ is it a dotted or full line

Full

Story that deviates from the natural physical law of the Earth. Something happens that is not truly possible; The ______________ tale is set in, or on, another world: otherwise, the story begins on earth and the principal characters are transported to another world in some manner.

High Fantasy

Tells the story of people from a time period that is not considered today's world. Generally has a strong historical backdrop against which the lives of the principal characters and the plot are played out.

Historical Fiction

A branch of modern fantasy in which the plot revolves primarily around monstrous creatures and/or gruesome events meant to arouse fear in the reader.

Horror

A text that uses humor,irony,sarcasm & ridicule to expose and make fun of humans

Humor/Satire

What are the formulas for a compound sentence?

I,cI and I;I

Algebra: formula for writing a compound interest function

I=prt

an episode, plot point or event that hooks the reader into the story. ... This particular moment is when an event thrusts the protagonist into the main action of the story.

Inciting incident

Topic (Content) Description, How-To, Field Guide, Recipe, Brochure,Dictionary,Menu,Diary

Informational

A narrative of human actions perceived to take place within human history and could be "true;" within ranges of "possibility" (includes "miracles") (EX: Big Foot, Trojan War, Robin Hood)

Legends

Story that deviates from the natural physical law of the Earth. Something happens that is not truly possible; However the setting of the tale remains on Earth the entire time.

Low Fantasy

Newspaper (articles, op-ed, book review, etc)

Miscellaneous

An original work of fiction, not a retelling of a folktale.

Modern Fantasy

Algebra: how do you solve 3x=x²-10 using the quadratic formula

Move 3x on to the same side so it is x²-3x-10=0, and then solve as you would using quadratic formula.

A detective story about an unsolved crime. Usually a closed circle of suspects with motives and reasonable opportunity to have committed the "crime." Detective solves the mystery by logical deduction from facts

Mystery

Main characters are usually gods or supernatural heros, set in "primordial" age; explains how the world gained it's current form.

Myths

Written in verse that does not appear in paragraph form. ____________ may be written in stanzas, columns, or as a single line.

Prose, Drama, and Poetry

A specialized branch of modern fantasy which deals with scientific possibilities. __________ often takes known scientific facts and promotes new and unproven possibilities with them. These stories can sometimes have a futuristic depiction of life on earth as part of the story line.

Science Fiction

Often present a story in which a child protagonist struggles to be accepted as a member of a team and does eventually succeeds through determination and hard work. EX: Uncover Tailback by Matt Christopher

Sports

"Exuberant combinations of fact with outrageous fiction" featuring an "improvement" on actual happenings. (Ex: Jack and the Beanstalk)

Tall Tales

Stories and tales handed down from long ago that have no known author; When they were finally written down, it was by "collectors" rather than authors.

Traditional Fantasy

The pair pounded the ice, but it would not crack

Verb: pounded and would crack Subject: pair and it Conjunction: but Formula: I,cI

Algebra: Point slope form

Y-y1=m(x-x1)

Algebra: slope equation

Y2-y1 ------- = slope X2-X1

Algebra: standard linear equation

Y=mx+b

A direct or indirect reference to a text (such as an event, allusion book, myth, place, or work of art) which the author presumes the reader already knows

allusion

the force that acts against the main character in the story

antagonist

the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic

author's purpose

the person or thing in a story

character

how an author develops a character by showing how he/she looks, acts, speaks, etc.

characterization

the part of the plot where there is the greatest degree of tension; the tipping point of a storyline

climax

A character who is "more than meets the eye" - often this character's decisions and personality are determined by multiple events or issues that impact him/her in a significant way

complex character

the tension in the story, often caused by the antagonist

conflict

Coordinating ________________ can be found in a compound sentence

conjunctions

A comma will always come before the _________________ and the ______________

coordinating conjunction and second independent clause

a character who changes throughout the story

dynamic character

the beginning of the plot when details about setting, character, and conflict are being set up

exposition

the part of the plot where tension is lessening; feels like the plot is resolving or coming to a close

falling action

pieces of writing that are based on the imagination

fiction

Told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and We"

first person point of view

when a character or the author reflects back on a time from the past

flashback

a warning or indication of (a future event)

foreshadowing

the overall location and time period of the entire story

general/physical setting

a category of literature

genre

the exact time and place in which an individual event in a story takes place

immediate/chronological setting

the placement of two images, characters, settings, symbols, etc. close together for the purpose of comparison or contrast

juxtaposition

the person or thing that the story is mainly about

main character

a person or thing who is in a story, but not the central focus

minor or secondary character

The repetition or variations of an image or idea in a text used to develop theme or characters

motif

the reason a character does something in a story which drives the character to achieve or avoid something

motivation

story-like in nature

narrative

pieces of writing that are factual or true

nonfiction

a type of conflict in which the main character's antagonist is something that seems to be unavoidable, like death or disease

person vs fate

a type of conflict in which the main character's antagonist is something from the environment (tornado, tsunami, etc)

person vs nature

a type of conflict in which the main character's antagonist is another person or group of people

person vs person

a type of conflict in which the main character's antagonist is him/herself; usually a moral or personal dilemma

person vs self

a type of conflict in which the main character's antagonist is a law or rule

person vs society

a type of conflict in which the main character's antagonist is a ghost, goblin, demon, spirit, etc.

person vs supernatural

the order of events in a story

plot

the main character

protagonist

the end of the story; conclusion to the plot

resolution

the part of the plot during which the tension is rising or getting more intense

rising action

The narrator tells the story using the pronouns "You", "Your," and "Yours" to address a reader or listener directly.

second person point of view

If two independent sentences aren't joined by a comma and coordinating conjunction, then a _________________ must be used

semi-colon

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.

sequence

a character who does not change during a story

static character

the secondary storyline in a story

subplot

a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen

suspense

an object that is used to represent something else (usually a larger, more important idea)

symbol

an unknown narrator, tells the story, they will reference the thoughts or actions of other characters.

third person point of view

what the story is about - usually can be summed up in one word

topic

the life lesson of a story that applies to all groups of people regardless of race, religion, gender, etc.

universal theme