starting problemsPLEASE HELP

it is getting fuel i might have to replace the plug wires
but idon't know how to check those. and im new to car mechanics, my brother eddie .a.k.a.Xanth got my into mopar so whats a cermic ballest resistor? if you can show me a pic of one it would help greatly! and i heard from a friend it might be air compression in the carb but i don't know how to check that either.