Spatial and Descriptive Writing
What are the five senses a writer should incorporate into a descriptive spatial paper?
The reader should be able to imagine seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and tasting in the place being described.
What is hyperbole?
an exaggeration that is created to emphasize a point or bring out a sense of humor
What are the four components of an MLA heading?
writer's name, professor's name, course, date
What is the MLA paper margin size?
one inch
What is an MLA in-text citation?
within the essay; usually includes author's last name and page number in parentheses
What are three spatial transition signals that can be used when describing an outdoor place?
north, south, east, west
What is symbolism?
a word has its own meaning but represents something entirely different
Ex. red rose represents love
What are the two components of a header?
writer's last name and page number
True or False:
Double-space between the essay title and the first line of the essay's introductory paragraph.
True! Double-space between the essay title and the first line of the essay's introductory paragraph.
What is a Works Cited page?
In MLA format, it is a list of references used in the essay.
What are three of the possible spatial transition signals that could be used to describe an indoor place?
to the left, to the right, above, beneath, in front of, behind, farther back
What is alliteration?
repetition of the first consonant sounds in several words
What are the font type, font size, and spacing in MLA format?
Times New Roman, size 12, double-spacing
True or False:
The first line of each new paragraph in an essay should be indented approximately one-half inch from the left margin by hitting "Tab" on the keyboard.
True!
The first line of each new paragraph in an essay should be indented approximately one-half inch from the left margin by hitting "Tab" on the keyboard.
True or False: A Works Cited page entry is not required to have at least one corresponding in-text citation within the essay.
False! All Works Cited entries must correspond to at least one in-text citation.
What are two differences between showing and telling in writing?
Writers can use vivid verbs, concrete nouns, and unique adjectives and adverbs to show rather than tell their reader what something is like.
What is onomatopoeia?
words sound like their meaning or mimic sounds
Ex. buzz, hum, whirr
How is the title typed in MLA format?
Nothing special! No bolding, underlining, enlarging...
True or False: A paraphrase of researched material does not need an in-text citation.
False! All paraphrases must be cited.
What is a block quote? Give two of the directions for creating a block quote.
A block quote is for 4+ lines of text. It is double-indented. It does not include quotation marks.
What is a dominant impression?
a positive or negative mood created through word choice, detail selection, and figurative language
What is synechoche?
part of something is used to mean the whole thing or a brand has replaced the common word
Ex: plastic, Kleenex, Band-aid
If there is no known author for a source, what does the essay writer place in the in-text citation for that source?
the first few important words of the title of the source
True or False:
If a source has three or more authors, an essay writer may refer in the in-text citation to the last name of the first author mentioned and follow that last name with et al.
True!
If a source has three or more authors, an essay writer may refer in the in-text citation to the last name of the first author mentioned and follow that last name with et al.
What is a hanging indent and where is it located?
A hanging indent is a double-indent for the second and subsequent lines of a Works Cited page entry.