MLA Format
What is the standard font and font size for MLA Format?
Times New Roman and 12-point.
What are the three parts to an introduction?
A hook, background info, then your thesis statement.
What types of sources are used to cite evidence in MLA format?
Parenthetical and Narrative Citations.
What is a thesis statement?
A one-sentence summary of an essay's main argument, usually found in your introduction.
What was meaningful to the people in "The Ritual" ?
For your entire paper, including the work cited page what spacing should be used?
Double-Spacing.
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that states the main purpose of the essay.
At the end of your sentence (before the period).
What is evidence?
To support your claims using quotes from a text, statistics, or opinions.
What was the theme being conveyed in "The Falling Girl" ?
To not rush yourself thru life.
What should be at the end of an MLA paper?
A work cited page.
What are body paragraphs?
These paragraphs include evidence, examples, and explanations to explain thesis
What is plagiarism?
The act of using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credits
Used in an argumentative essay, you acknowledge an opposing view before explaining why your argument is still stronger.
Why did the lawyer stay "imprisoned" for 15 years in the bankers house in "The Bet" ?
Because they made a bet for 2 million dollars.
What is in-text citation?
A type of citation that includes the authors last name and page number.
It typically appears at the beginning of a body paragraph and introduces the main idea.
What is the most common location of the Works Cited in an MLA paper?
The very last page.
What part of your essay includes your topic and your thesis?
Your Introduction paragraph
Who did the king help in "The Three Questions" ?
The bloody, bearded man
What is the margin size that is required on all sides for MLA Format?
1 inch.
Should restate the thesis and summarize the main points.
If you're quoting a play, what number do you cite instead of a page number?
Act, scene, and line numbers.
What should be your main focus point of your essay, which is the argument you're trying to convey?
The thesis statement
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