MLA Format
What spacing do we use for the essay?
Double spacing.
What goes after a hook?
The Background Info
What is on example of a parenthetical citation?
In the story it states "I wave the two millions of which I once dreamed of" (Chekhov).
Which story values personal growth and wisdom?
The Bet.
What is a prompt?
The question your trying to answer.
Which margin size do we use?
1 inch margin all sides.
What is the order for the introduction?
Hook, Background Info, Thesis
True or False both paraphrasing and summarizing still require in text citations.
False
What is the purpose of life in the story The Falling Girl?
Don't rush and take your time enjoying life.
what are the 4 main parts of an argumentative essay?
Intro, Body, Counterclaim, and conclusion.
What font size is required to use?
Size 12 font.
What is the order for a body paragraph?
Topic Sentence, Lead In, Evidence, Analysis, Lead In, Evidence, Analysis, Wrap up
What two elements are used in a basic MLA parenthetical citation?
Parenthesis and Authors last name.
True or False in the story The Bet the Lawyer values money over knowledge.
False
Besides a transition what must be in your conclusion?
A restatement of your thesis.
Times New Roman.
What is a concession?
Giving the other side some valid points.
True or False of there are multiple authors for one text you need to write all of their names for in text citations.
False just the first two
Which story reveals that a minor change in routine causes others to be affected?
The present matters most rather then the future.
Why is the phrase "In this essay I am going to write about... too weak?
Its too informal and fails to get straight to the argument.
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association.
What is a refutation?
Going back to your argument and invalidating the opposing side.
What is the term for when the authors name is incorporated directly into the flow of your sentence?
Narrative citations
Which story reveals that a minor change in routine causes others to be affected?
The Ritual
what four things do you need in a counterclaim paragraph?
Counterclaim, concession, refutation, and concluding sentence.