MLA and Grammar
Daily Double
MLA format requires 12-point font. Which of the following is another basic MLA requirement?
A. The title should be bolded
B. The paper should be double-spaced
C. The margins should be 0.5 inches
D. The text should be aligned to the right
B. The paper should be double-spaced
(Double Points)
A theme statement is written to:
A. Identify the main events in a story
B. Teach a universal lesson about the topic
C. Describe the setting in detail
D. Show the author’s bias
B. Teach a universal lesson about the topic
Steal Points
Which of the following is NOT a correct guideline for writing a strong thesis statement?
A. It should clearly state the main idea.
B. It should be a single sentence.
C. It should be written as a question.
D. It should present an argument that can be debated.
C. It should be written as a question.
Steal Points
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
A. The wind whispered wildly through the willow trees.
B. The thunder was loud and scary.
C. He ran faster than the speed of light.
D. The cat meowed at the mouse.
A. The wind whispered wildly through the willow trees.
What is the population of India?
A. 1. 2 million
B. 1.4 million
C. 1. 2 billion
D. 1.4 billion
D. 1.4 billion
Which font is considered standard for MLA format?
A. Arial
B. Calibri
C. Times New Roman
D. Courier New
C. Times New Roman
Although Arial is acceptable, MLA encourages Times New Roman as the standard acceptable font.
In a MEAL paragraph, the "A" section is used to:
A. Give evidence from the text
B. Explain how the evidence supports the main idea
C. Summarize the entire story
D. Introduce the next paragraph
B. Explain how the evidence supports the main idea
Stands for Analysis! This is where your thinking is most important.
Daily Double
Which rhetorical appeal is being used in this statement?
"Ninety percent of adults who exercise regularly report feeling less stressed and more focused at work."
A. Ethos
B. Pathos
C. Logos
D. Kairos
C. Logos
(Daily Double)
Which of the following words has a negative connotation when describing a place someone lives?
A. Cottage
B. Hut
C. Villa
D. Apartment
B. Hut
Which artist painted the famous work "Starry Night"?
A) Claude Monet
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Vincent van Gogh
D. Vincent van Gogh
Which sentence shows correct capitalization?
A. The Fourth of july parade is my favorite event of the year.
B. The fourth of July Parade is my favorite event of the year.
C. The Fourth of July parade is my favorite event of the year.
D. The fourth of july Parade is my favorite event of the year.
C. The Fourth of July parade is my favorite event of the year.
Daily Double
Which sequence lists the main events of a story in proper plot order?
A. Introduction, conflict, climax, falling action, conclusion
B. Characters, setting, theme, problem, solution
C. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
D. Beginning, middle, climax, end
C. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Daily Double
An author wants the audience to take action on a public health issue. They include expert opinions, statistics, and emotional stories about affected families. Why does the author use these strategies?
A. To make their argument stronger by appealing to credibility, logic, and emotion
B. To confuse the audience with too much information
C. To only provide emotional examples without evidence
D. To summarize the topic without taking a position
A. To make their argument stronger by appealing to credibility, logic, and emotion
Read the lines:
"Life is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs."
Which type of figurative language is this?
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Metaphor
D. Metaphor
Steal Points
What is the capital city of Australia?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Canberra
D) Brisbane
C. Canberra
Steal PointsWhich sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. After the long day at school I went straight to my room.
B. After the long day at school I went, straight to my room.
C. After, the long day at school I went straight to my room.
D. After the long day at school, I went straight to my room.
D. After the long day at school, I went straight to my room.
Which of the following is an example of a topic or main idea (s)?
A. Hard work leads to success.
B. Courage can help overcome fear.
C. Love and friendship
D. Justice will prevail in the end.
C. Love and friendship
The rest are theme statements!
Which of the following would NOT be relevant when evaluating the credibility of the source?
A. The publication date of the article
B. Whether the website’s links work and are accurate
C. The website’s domain (.com, .org, .edu)
D. How visually attractive the website looks
D. How visually attractive the website looks
How does the simile “Her smile was like sunlight breaking through storm clouds” develop the poem’s characterization?
A. It reveals her ability to uplift others when they feel overwhelmed.
B. It shows she dominates social situations the way sunlight overpowers clouds.
C. It suggests she prefers to stay hidden until the moment is right, like the sun during a storm.
D. It portrays her as unpredictable, shining brightly only at random moments.
A. It reveals her ability to uplift others when they feel overwhelmed.
What is the only continent where coffee grows naturally?
a. South America
b. Columbia
c. Africa
d. Asia
c. Africa
Steal Points
Which version of the sentence uses correct parallel structure AND maintains strong clarity?
A. On the weekend, I like hiking in the mountains, to swim in the river, and biking with my friends.
B. On the weekend, I like to hike in the mountains, swimming in the river, and to bike with my friends.
C. On the weekend, I like to hike in the mountains, swim in the river, and bike with my friends.
D. On the weekend, I like hiking in the mountains, to swim in the river, and to going biking with my friends.
C. On the weekend, I like to hike in the mountains, swim in the river, and bike with my friends.
Parallel Structure is when we keep similar verb tenses and structures throughout a sentence.
Steal Points
Read the sentence: “Fog hung low over the empty streets, and the only sound was the creaking of old signs swinging in the wind.”
Which word best describes the tone?
A. Mysterious
B. Cheerful
C. Excited
D. Peaceful
A. Mysterious
Read the excerpt from a speech:
"Imagine a mother who can’t afford to feed her children, standing in line at a food bank while her children watch. We must take action to end hunger in our community."
Which rhetorical appeal is most powerfully used to persuade the audience?
A. The speaker relies on a logical scenario showing a realistic consequence of poverty.
B. The speaker presents an emotionally charged image intended to stir compassion and urgency.
C. The speaker builds credibility by showing awareness of community issues.
D. The speaker uses the moment to stress why acting now is critical.
B. The speaker presents an emotionally charged image intended to stir compassion and urgency.
Read this excerpt from a poem:
"The alley reeked of mildew and garbage, its walls covered in graffiti, and shadows loomed like lurking predators."
Which word best describes the tone created by the connotations in this description?
A. Eerie
B. Joyful
C. Ominous
D. Peaceful
A. Eerie
Daily Double
What is the most natively spoken language in the world?
a. Spanish
b. English
c. Mandarin
d. Arabic
c. Mandarin
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