MLA
ADJECTIVES
SAYINGS
GK
MYSTERY
100
What is the MLA?
Modern Language Authority
100
MEAGRE
Lacking quality or Quantity
100
A rolling stone...
Gathers no moss
100
What is the most expensive country to live in?
Switzerland
100
How many time zones are there in Canada?
SIX
200
What is the purpose of an essay?
The primary purpose of an essay is to present a focused argument, analysis, or explanation of a specific topic, supported by evidence, research, and critical thought. It acts as a tool for communication, allowing the writer to inform, persuade, or evaluate, while demonstrating their understanding of a subject
200
ARDUOUS
Difficult or hard to achieve, tiring
200
What did curiosity kill?
The cat.
200
Which movie has the quote "I see dead people"?
Sixth Sense
200
I am always old, but sometimes also new. While I’m never sad, sometimes I am blue. I am never empty, but only sometimes full. I never push, but I always pull. What am I?
The Moon.
300
Name 2 of the MLA essay formatting requirements
Key MLA Format Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point size.
- Spacing: Double-space entire document.
- Margins: 1-inch top, bottom, and sides.
- Paragraphs: Indent the first line of each paragraph by 0.5 inches (one tab).
- Header: Last name and page number (e.g., Smith 1) in the upper right corner.
- First Page Heading: Top-left, list your name, instructor's name, course, and date, followed by the centered title.
- Title: Centered; do not bold, underline, or use all caps.
- In-Text Citations: Use author-page format (e.g., (Smith 12)).
- Works Cited Page: Start on a new page, titled "Works Cited" (centered), using hanging indents for entries.
Purdue OWL +7
300
INSOLENT
Bold or unacceptable behavior or speech
300
If you pay peanuts...
you get monkeys
300
What is the population of Ontario?
15 Million
300
Who is the highest selling author of all time?
Agatha Christie
400
Name 3 items that need to accompany a citation.
1. Author.
- Title of source.
- Title of container,
- Other contributors,
- Version,
- Number,
- Publisher,
- Publication date,
- Location.
400
MELLIFLUOUS
Sweet or musical. Pleasant to hear.
400
An army marches...
on its stomach.
400
According to monthly users, what is the most played video game?
Candy Crush Saga
400
What bats, but never hits; is near a ball, but never thrown?
Eyelashes.
500
Considering the Introduction, Body and Conclusion, what percentage of text should be allocated to each section.
10-80-10
500
OBFUSCATE
To make something seem unclear or unintelligible.
500
What is Murphy's Law?
If anything can go wrong, it will.
500
What is the highest grossing animated movie of all time?
Ne Zha 2
500
What total does a standard deck of card amount to?
364