Writing Conventions 1
What are the four essential parts of an MLA paper heading IN ORDER?
Student Name
Teacher Name
Class Name
Date
How should the title of a poem be designated?
a. All capital letters
b. Quotation marks
c. Italics
d. Underline
B. Quotation marks -- the title of shorter works such as poems and short stories should appear in quotation marks.
Who is the author of "Everyday Use"?
Alice Walker
Who is the author of "The Yellow Wallpaper"?
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
What should be in the top right of every page in an MLA formatted paper?
Last Name and Page Number
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
What is the new name Dee wants to go by?
Wangero
Who is the author of "The Scarlet Ibis"?
James Hurst
Which is the proper way to designate the title of a short story?
A. Italicize the title
B. Underline the title
C. Put the title in quotation marks
D. All of the above
C. Put the title of the story in quotation marks:
"The Scarlet Ibis"
"The Yellow Wallpaper"
"Everyday Use"
True or False: Borrowing information from the internet without giving credit to your source is okay as long as you change the wording.
FALSE -- Borrowing information from the internet without giving credit to your source and without express permission from your teacher can result in an Honor Code violation.
What does did intend to do with the quilts?
a. Sell them
b. Burn them
c. Give them to Maggie
d. Hang them
d. Hang them
What is one of the names Mama calls Dee's friend?
Asalamalakim or Hakim-a-barber
What is the Pace Honor Pledge? Must recite it exactly right!
I swear that I have neither given nor received any help on this assignment.
Which of the following is the correct way to cite a quote in an MLA-formatted paper?
a. ...[Walker p. 25].
b. ...(Walker, p# 25].
c. ...(Walker 25).
d. ...(Walker 25.)
c. ...(Walker 25).
How does a THEME differ from a TOPIC?
A topic is a subject covered in a story. A theme is a message the author hopes to get across about a topic through their story.
In the daydream, Mama is much more glamorous and refined.
In reality, Mama is a big, strong country lady.