Minimum level Study Material (2012-13) ENGLISH X std. English I paper Marks 100 Duration 2.30 hrs SECTION I (VOCABULARY: 20 Marks) Part I. 1. (i to v) Synonyms (book-5‚52‚72 ) 5 2. (i to v) Antonyms (book-6‚54‚73‚151 ) 5 Part II (Any 10 of the following) 10/12 10 3. Abbreviations/Acronyms (book-28‚29) 4. Homophones (book-6) 5. American English words (book-26‚27) 6. Compound
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thought of as easy targets and have been preyed upon . In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird Tom Robinson is a young black man who was innocent‚ very honest‚ and hardworking . Yet he was unfairly targeted as being a criminal because he was a 25 year old black man who lived in Alabama during the 1930’s. He always helped anyone who asked for it and he never asked a for a cent from anyone. Tom Robinson best represents the mockingbird in this novel because he does nothing but help others is kind. and
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which was the first year they allowed African Americans into the Hall of Fame. After Robinson retired‚ he opened up a bank for African Americans. His number “42” was retired from every team in 1997. Since then‚ his number is worn every april to celebrate his accomplishments on and off the field. Nationwide‚ fans celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15. ”I’d like to live to see a black manager.”- Jackie Robinson(History.com
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Jackie Robinson By: David Matousek Walking into the locker room for the first time‚ Jackie respectfully introduced himself to his new teammates. No one responded. The room was dead silent except for the whispers in the corner. Eyes of his fellow teammates glared at him as he prepares for the game. On top of his jersey lies several written letters. The letters contained threats to both Jackie and his family. Jackie’s hands began to shake and sweat intensively. His face turned to
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of the protagonist‚ Scout‚ from a state of childlike ignorance and innocence to facing the realities of maturity--especially racism and hatred. While evidence of Scout’s maturation is found throughout the book‚ one event‚ the condemnation of Tom Robinson‚ is what ultimately shapes the meaning of the novel. Prior to the trial‚ evidence exists of Scout’s gradual maturation‚ in that she slowly becomes cognizant
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prejudice and racism displayed towards people of colour. Particularly‚ Tom Robinson‚ an innocent man‚ slain by the caste system when he later is found guilty of rape‚ resulting in preconceived antipathy towards Tom because of his colour. His innocence of the crime he’s accused of suggests a relationship to the mockingbird for they both provide no harm. Considering the irrationality of the townspeople‚ killing Tom Robinson brought forward no good or prevented no evil‚ just like a mockingbird. Similarly
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EDUCATIONAL COURSES AVAILABLE FOR CLASS 10TH STUDENTS 1.0 Introduction As soon as a young child comes out of school finds self at cross roads. He is confronted with the problem of choosing career whether in Engneering‚ Medical‚ Non medical‚ paramedical‚ vocational‚ Humanities. This unit will provide you overall view of educational opportunities after 10th & 12th standard ‚ Internship‚ Apprenticeship to excel in professional front. You will also become familiar with scholarships- like NTS‚KVPY
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legacy of Jackie Robinson goes beyond the April 15‚ 1947 afternoon at Ebbets Field‚ when the Brooklyn Dodger infielder became the first black in the 20th century to play baseball in the major leagues. He changed the sport‚ and he changed the attitude of a lot of people in this country‚ Jackie Robinson fought for all the people that were fortunate‚ a lot of them are‚ especially the minority guys‚ to be able to play in the major leagues and the impact on the people of color today. Robinson was an undeniably
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Robinson Crusoe: A Depiction of the European Ideology In a society where the exploitation of the natural resources of a colony was the engine of a nation’s prosperity and power‚ the necessity of a workforce was vital for that country’s development. Europe found that force through the practice of slavery‚ subjugating natives of the West Indies and “Negroes” from Africa since they were regarded as savages and therefore as inferior beings. This institution‚ as well as that of serfdom‚ was deeply ingrained
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to tame a wretchedly savage beast? Since the characters in the Swiss Family Robinson have done this through the grace of God and their adventures‚ no one will have to educate themselves first hand. This paper will be going over how the characters in SFR tamed the buffalo and the ostrich. For many years‚ the mighty buffalo has been examined as a strong being. This animal was a hard animal to tame‚ although the Robinsons completed the task. They first had to poke a hole through a calf’s nostril to
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