APA Formatting & Writing Process
Where does the page number go in APA format?
Top right corner of every page.
What does the Feminist lens focus on in a story?
Power dynamics between genders and how women are represented.
What point of view is a personal narrative written in?
First Person.
What is visual rhetoric?
Using images and design to communicate or persuade.
What happens to Gregor at the beginning of the story?
He wakes up to find he has turned into a giant insect.
What four items go on an APA title page?
Title of paper, student name, school name, course name and number, instructor name, due date.
The Marxist lens looks at power through what lens (economic, political, or emotional)?
Economic.
What is the main purpose of an expository essay?
To inform or explain a topic clearly and objectively.
How can color affect how someone feels about an image?
Different colors create different moods (red = urgency or passion, blue = calm).
How does Gregor's family treat him after his transformation?
They become distant, ashamed, and eventually hostile.
Name the four stages of the writing process in order.
Planning, drafting, revising, editing.
How would a Marxist critic view a rich character who mistreats workers?
As an example of how class conflict and power can cause an imbalance society.
What is the difference between a thesis and a topic sentence?
-A thesis states the main argument of the whole essay
-A topic sentence introduces a paragraph’s main idea.
Why do companies use bold fonts in their ads?
To grab attention and emphasize important information.
What theme does Gregor’s isolation represent?
Alienation and loss of identity.
What is the purpose of the reference page?
To give full information about sources so others can locate them.
In Psychoanalytic criticism, what part of the mind represents impulse or instinct?
The Id.
What is the final part of any essay that restates the thesis in new words?
The conclusion.
Give one example of visual rhetoric in advertising.
A fast-food ad showing juicy burgers with bright, warm colors to make you feel hungry. (Just an example)
What does Gregor’s room symbolize over time?
His mental and emotional decline.
What is an in-text citation and what two pieces of information must it include?
A citation inside the paper that includes the author’s last name and year of publication.
What does the “shadow” represent in Jung’s theory?
The hidden or repressed side of a character’s personality.
What is the purpose of the literature review in a research paper?
To show what other researchers have said and to give context for your argument.
What is composition in visual design?
The arrangement of elements like text and images to guide the viewer’s focus.
Why is the story considered part of the absurdist genre?
It shows meaningless events and the breakdown of logic in everyday life.