MLA Format
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is the standard font and font size used in MLA format?
Times New Roman, 12pt
Create an MLA in-text citation for a source with the author: John Smith. Page 23-45. Book: "The Art of Writing." Published 2020 in London.
(Smith 23-45)
Which of these is a claim: "Eating vegetables is healthy" or "Broccoli is my favorite vegetable"?
"Eating vegetables is healthy" is a claim.
True or False: The counterargument paragraph is optional in an argumentative essay.
False. The counterargument paragraph, which acknowledges and refutes opposing views, is an important component of an argumentative essay.
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Known as the “Eternal City,” it’s the capital of Italy.
Rome
What is the proper spacing used in an MLA formatted essay?
Double-spaced throughout.
Create an MLA in-text citation for a source with three authors: Michael Johnson, Sarah Williams, and Thomas Davis.
(Davis, et al. 67)
Which of these is evidence: "According to the CDC, eating at least 3 cups of vegetables per day can reduce the risk of chronic diseases" or "Vegetables are good for you"?
"According to the CDC, eating at least 3 cups of vegetables per day can reduce the risk of chronic diseases" is evidence.
Where in the essay is the thesis statement typically placed?
At the end of the introduction paragraph.
This is the rarest blood type.
What is AB negative?
When do you use center alignment in a MLA essay?
Only for the title
Create an MLA in-text citation for a source with a corporate author: American Psychological Association.
(American Psychological Association 123)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
True or False: Claims require supporting evidence.
True. Claims must be supported by evidence.
What is the function of the body paragraphs in an argumentative essay?
The body paragraphs should present evidence and reasoning to support the thesis statement.
This movie was the first feature-length animated film ever released.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
What is hanging indent and when do you use it?
A hanging indent is used to indent all lines of a paragraph except the first
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Create an MLA Works Cited entry for a book with the following information:
Author: Margaret Atwood
Title: The Handmaid's Tale
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication Date: 1998
Atwood, Margaret. The Handmaid's Tale. Anchor Books, 1998.
What is the difference between a claim and evidence?
A claim is a statement that asserts something is true, while evidence is the information used to support or prove that claim.
What is the role of the topic sentence in each body paragraph?
The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph and connects back to the thesis.
Name at least one of the NFL teams that have never been to the Superbowl.
Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans
What should the header on the first page of an MLA formatted essay include?
The student's name, the instructor's name, the course name, and the date.
Create an MLA Works Cited entry for a website with the following information:
Author: James Lee
Title of Page: "The Benefits of Exercise"
Website Name: Healthline
Publication Date: April 29, 2021
URL: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/benefits-of-exercise
Lee, James. "The Benefits of Exercise." Healthline, 29 Apr. 2021, www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/benefits-of-exercise.
Which of the following demonstrates sound reasoning?
a) Smoking is bad for your health.
b) Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer by 25%.
c) Smoking damages the lungs and increases the likelihood of developing serious health problems.
c) Smoking damages the lungs and increases the likelihood of developing serious health problems. This statement provides an explanation of how smoking leads to negative health outcomes, going beyond just stating the claim and evidence.
What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?
To restate the thesis, summarize the main points, and leave the reader with a final thought
This is a word that reads the same backwards as it does forwards
palindrome