Introduction
Body Paragraph
Conclusion
Conventions
MLA Format
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This is the part of the introduction that tells the reader what the paper will be about.
What is the thesis statement.
100
Tybalt shows stubborn pride at the Capulet party. He states, “Patience perforce with willful choler meeting makes my flesh tremble in their different greeting…this intrusion shall…convert to bitterest gall” (1:5:87-89). In spite of his own uncle’s advice, Tybalt is so stubborn that he insists on seeking revenge on Romeo. Tybalt had to have the last word, even though Romeo meant him no harm. Tybalt’s hate and stubborn pride led him to his untimely death.
What are supporting details?
100
What is wrong with the wording of this take-away message: The lesson you should learn from Tybalt is that anger is a problem and should be carefully handled.
What is incorrect point of view?
100
The author's last name and page number.
What is the correct parenthetical documentation for a book with a known author?
100
10 January 2011
What is proper MLA format when writing the date?
200
This is the part of the introduction that gets the audience thinking about the topic the paper is about.
What is the attention-grabber
200
Tybalt overhears Romeo’s voice and realizes that he has come uninvited to their party. This action, to Tybalt, is insulting and can not be taken. Even though Romeo is not doing anything to disrupt or ruin the party, Tybalt immediately goes after him. Even after his superior, Lord Capulet, warns him to leave Romeo alone, Tybalt will not back down. He states, “Patience perforce with willful choler meeting makes my flesh tremble in their different greeting…this intrusion shall…convert to bitterest gall” (1:5:87-89). In spite of his own uncle’s advice, Tybalt is so stubborn that he insists on seeking revenge on Romeo. Tybalt had to have the last word, even though Romeo meant him no harm. Tybalt’s hate and stubborn pride led him to his untimely death.
What is topic sentence?
200
Tybalt’s hatred and pride make him unable to embrace peace which results in his death. He admits his hatred of the Montagues in the first scene he is introduced. He shows he is stubborn in his refusal to forgive and his insistence on fighting. If Tybalt had been able to see that vengeance and grudges were destroying him, he may have lived a long, fulfilling life. However, his logic took a backseat to his emotions, and he was destroyed.
What is a missing take-away message?
200
“You survived…you emerged…a stronger and wise person…it will happen again…My headache is getting worse. Let’s talk more in the morning.” (Draper 140).
What is incorrect placement of the period?
200
alphabetical order
What is the proper way to order sources on an MLA formatted works cited page?
300
This is the part of the introduction that explains the attention-grabber.
What is the bridge
300
Tybalt shows his stubborn pride at the Capulet masquerade ball. Tybalt overhears Romeo’s voice and realizes that he has come uninvited to their party. This action, to Tybalt, is insulting and can not be taken. Even though Romeo is not doing anything to disrupt or ruin the party, Tybalt immediately goes after him. Even after his superior, Lord Capulet, warns him to leave Romeo alone, Tybalt will not back down. He states, “Patience perforce with willful choler meeting makes my flesh tremble in their different greeting…this intrusion shall…convert to bitterest gall” (1:5:87-89). In spite of his own uncle’s advice, Tybalt is so stubborn that he insists on seeking revenge on Romeo.
What is transitional sentence?
300
By connecting back to the attention-grabber strategy used in the introduction, and by ending with a final thought or lesson learned.
How can a writer end the conclusion with resolution?
300
"Sally loves animals, that's why she became a veterinarian."
What is incorrect subject verb agreement.
300
Writer last name and page number
What information goes in a running header in MLA format?
400
In a literary analysis, this is the part of the introduction that tells the author in title of the book.
What is the bridge?
400
Tybalt shows his stubborn pride at the Capulet masquerade ball. Tybalt overhears Romeo’s voice and realizes that he has come uninvited to their party. This action, to Tybalt, is insulting and can not be taken. Even though Romeo is not doing anything to disrupt or ruin the party, Tybalt immediately goes after him. Even after his superior, Lord Capulet, warns him to leave Romeo alone, Tybalt will not back down. He states, “Patience perforce with willful choler meeting makes my flesh tremble in their different greeting…this intrusion shall…convert to bitterest gall” (1:5:87-89). Tybalt’s hate and stubborn pride led him to his untimely death.
What is explanation of text support?
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Tybalt’s hatred and pride make him unable to embrace peace which results in his death. As Thakeray’s quote implies, people should not let any emotion get the better of them, especially hatred. Uncontrolled hatred will always cause pain, devastation, and in some cases, death.
What is highlighting of main ideas?
400
"This"
What word should always be followed by a noun.
400
They are used when a writer cuts out part of the text in an in-text citation.
What are ellipsis?
500
This is missing the following introduction sample: William Thakeray once said, “People hate as they love, unreasonably.” Essentially, Thakeray is pointing out that when people truly feel any sort of strong emotion for another, common sense goes out the window, and impulsive behavior takes over. When someone is consumed by hatred for another person, he/she is unable to be a good judge, and actions can be uncalled for. This theory applies to Tybalt, from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
What is the thesis?
500
This where a person should look to see exactly how to cite a source in the parenthetical documentation.
What is the works cited page?
500
He admits his hatred of the Montagues in the first scene he is introduced. He shows he is stubborn in his refusal to forgive and his insistence on fighting. If Tybalt had been able to see that vengeance and grudges were destroying him, he may have lived a long, fulfilling life. However, his logic took a backseat to his emotions, and he was destroyed. Everyone can learn a lesson from the story of Tybalt. As Thakeray’s quote implies, people should not let any emotion get the better of them, especially hatred. Uncontrolled hatred will always cause pain, devastation, and in some cases, death.
What is re-statement of thesis?
500
It must always be introduced in a complete sentence.
What is text support?
500
Books, Journals, Magazine titles, Album Titles, Television series, web sites
What things need to be italicized in MLA format?
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