MLA Formatting
Grammar
Beowulf and Anglo Saxon Poetry
Fahrenheit 451
Vocabulary
100
In a short quote, does the punctuation go BEFORE or AFTER the parenthetical citation?
After
100
If you have two independent clauses and no conjuction to combine them, what should you use?
Semicolon
100
Why does Beowulf sail to Hrothgar's kingdom?
To help
100
Who attempts suicide?
Mildred
100
the unnecessary repetition of words, ideas, or statements
Tautology
200
For MLA, what font do we use? What size?
Times New Roman; Size 12
200
Punctuate the following sentence: The suspect said that he had never met the victim however, the detective knew that he was lying.
The suspect said that he had never met the victim; however, the detective knew that he was lying.
200
What is "exile"?
being expelled from native country
200
What are the ear radios called?
Seashell ear thimbles
200
keenly devoted to something
Fervent
300
What is included in a header?
Last name and page number
300
Who or Whom? Kerry Ann, __________ hates spiders, wears bug-stomping boots wherever she goes.
Who
300
Who are Grendel's parents?
Demon descendents of Cain
300
Who lights the fire at the old woman's house?
She does
300
to submit or yield obediently to unreasonable demands
Truckle
400
On what side of the page does the heading go?
Top left
400
Punctuate the following sentence: In the forest, all the trees branches were waving in the wind.
In the forest, all the trees' branches were waving in the wind.
400
Why can't Beowulf's men help him slay Grendel?
Grendel put a curse on their swords and the blades are dull.
400
What was Faber's profession in the old days?
English Professor
400
surprise, often with dismay, that arouses worry or confusion
Consternation
500
In a block quote, does the punctuation go BEFORE or AFTER the parenthetical citation?
After
500
Who or Whom? The game show host presented a trophy and a $500 check to Kyle, __________ Sara refused to give a congratulatory kiss.
Whom
500
What country is Beowulf set in?
Scandinavia
500
What bird is the symbol of the firemen?
Phoenix
500
lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid
Diffident
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