MLA Format
When do you have to credit a source and use an in-text citation?
You must always credit the source, whether you quote, summarize, or paraphrase.
Why does John Proctor struggle to expose Abigail early on?
He does not want to reveal their affair.
Why does Gatsby throw extravagant parties?
To attract and please Daisy.
Why does Robert Foster move west?
To become a respected physician.
What font should you use in MLA Format?
Times New Roman
If you omit information from a quote, what should you use? Be specific.
Ellipses (...)
Why does reverend Parris worry about Abigail's reputation?
He fears losing his job
The Valley of Ashes synbolizes what?
Moral Decay
How did many migrants travel?
Silently and at night.
Which character from The Crucible represents moral integrity?
John Proctor
What does the "I" stand for in the ICE method? Be specific
Introduce your evidence.
Why is Elizabeth Proctor spared early in the trials?
She is pregnant.
Why is Myrtle killed? Be specific.
Daisy hits her while driving Gatsby's car.
How does Wilkerson support her narrative?
Interviews, history, and data.
The central theme of The Great Gatsby is
The shallowness of the American Dream
What does the "E" stand for in the ICE method? Be specific.
Explain the quote and how it supports your claim.
What does the poppet symbolize?
Manipulation and planted evidence.
Why does Daisy cry over Gatsby's shirts?
She is overwhelmed by his wealth and emotion.
What is a central theme from The Warmth of Other Suns?
Migration for dignity and freedom.
The Warmth of Other Suns primarily focuses on what historical event?
The Great Migration
When composing a multi-paragraph essay, paragraph, or writing assignment, what element reveals to the reader the claim of your argument and wht you intend to prove?
Thesis Statement.
The witch trials Ultimately symbolize what?
The dangers of hysteria and false accusations.
Which character is a wealthy, racist, adulterer?
Tom Buchannan
Sharecropping often trapped families because:
It kept workers in permenant debt.
The author of The Warmth of Other Suns
Isabelle Wilkerson