Essay Format
What is required in an MLA style heading?
Name
Teacher
Class
Date
Jim and _____ both like spicy food.
I
I thought I left my keys over __________ but I can’t find them.
(their/they’re/there)
There
A genre of writing that criticizes something, such as a person, behavior, belief, government, or society.
Satire
A _________________ uses misleading or unrelated evidence to support a conclusion.
Red Herring
What font and size are most commonly accepted for use with MLA?
Times New Roman, 12pt
I lost the letter that was addressed to my brother and ________.
Me
Even though she hurt my feelings, I will _________ her apology.
(accept/except)
Accept
A combination of two words that, together, express a contradictory meaning.
Oxymoron
____________ arguments attack a person’s character rather than a person’s reasoning.
Ad Hominem
What is the acceptable spacing for MLA Format?
Double Spaced
Shannon's and ________ project is finished.
My
I hope that the rain does not ___________ our plans this weekend!
(affect/effect)
Affect
Humorous or satirical mimicry of an author's work.
Parody
A ____ does not allow for the open, two-way exchange of ideas upon which meaningful conversations depend.
Rhetorical Fallacy
What subject areas most commonly use MLA aside from Language Arts?
Cultural Studies and Humanities
He closed the door after __________.
Me
I will eat anything ___________ mushrooms.
(accept/except)
Except
A statement that appears illogical or self-contradictory but, upon investigation, might actually be true or plausible.
Paradox
_______ is the use of a variety of communication techniques that create an emotional appeal to accept a particular belief or opinion, to adopt a certain behavior, or to perform particular action.
Propaganda
What is required for a citation?
Author. “Title.” Container. Issue numbers/volume. Date. Location. Date Accessed.
I set my computer in front of __________.
Myself
That sound _________ during the scary part of the movie made me jump.
(affect/effect)
Effect
The use of informal language and slang. It's often used by authors to lend a sense of realism to their characters and dialogue.
Colloquialism
A ______ is Latin for "it does not follow." This is a statement that does not logically relate to what comes before it.