Descriptive & Narrative Writing
Interviewing & Profile Writing
Paraphrasing & Quoting
APA Format
Vocabulary
100
What is sensory detail?
Detail that relies on one of the five senses
100
What is the difference between a closed-ended and open-ended question?
Closed ended-questions have very short answers, whereas open-ended question extend the conversation
100
What is "hit and run" quoting?
Throwing quotes into a paper without explaining them for your reader or taking responsibility for them
100
True or false, your entire paper should be double spaced
True! Even title page and references
100
Define "soporific"
Sleep-inducing
200
What does the Fresh Prince theme song have to do with narrative writing?
The song contains all the elements of a good narrative! Good structure, dialogue, characterization, conflict, etc.
200
Should profiles be arranged chronologically?
No! They should be focused around an idea, not the order in which events took place
200
What are the three parts of a quote sandwich?
Intro tag/signal phrase, quote, explanation
200
How can you ensure your ENTIRE paper is in Times New Roman 12?
Change your default at the very beginning!
200
Define "abstemious"
Careful, measured
300
Give an example of showing vs. telling
Various
300
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? How might one be used in a profile?
Similes are comparisons that use "like" or "as." They help the reader envision the person/place and relate to something more familiar
300
How can you decide when to paraphrase and when to quote?
If you don't need to break down original wording and it's possible to paraphrase without diluting the meaning, then you should paraphrase
300
What is the title of the references page, and how is it formatted?
Just References, centered, no other special formatting
300
Define "approbation"
Praise, acclaim
400
What are three of the four types of conflict I introduced?
Individual vs. individual, individual vs. nature, individual vs. society, individual vs. the self
400
What was one of my tips for what you should do *after* an interview?
Develop notes immediately, confirm quotes, send a thank you
400
What are the three steps of my method for good paraphrasing?
Read the original, only taking notes in bullet format; write your own version, trying to change the order of the information as needed and eliminating repetition; check your version against the original to make sure it is accurate and substantially different
400
Explain how to apply a hanging indent
Paragraph --> indentation --> special --> hanging
400
Define "abstruse"
Obscure, dense
500
What is the "denoument"?
The conclusion of a narrative--the "untangling" or "unraveling"
500
What are three things you need to do *before* an interview?
Set a time that is convenient for the other person, confirm that time, do background research, develop questions
500
What is an "inadequate paraphrase" and why is it so bad?
A paraphrase that isn't thorough enough--the computer might not catch it, but it's plagiarism!
500
Explain how to correctly format the APA header using MS Word
1, Different first page; 2, type Running head: TITLE; 3, insert page number and move to the right with tab; 4, go to next page and type TITLE; 5, inset page number and move to the right
500
Define "apogee"
Peak, high point
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