Good and Bad language
"a lot" is good phrase to use in your essays.
What is NO!
Your essay needs to make some kind of "an arguable point."
What is: Oh yeah it does!
A novel title is in ________?
What is italics?
"In Ray Bradbury's 'The Veldt' . . ." is the correct way to reference the author and work title in this class.
Include relevant quotations for our readings that call for insightful interpretive commentary from your perspective and help to deepen and enrich your overall argument.
What is: Yes!
Your professor does not love the word "impactful."
What is true?
You are required to write five paragraph essays in this class.
What is: No + Nope.
A short story title is in __________"
What are quotation marks.
We need to be aware that this essay is only your opinion, so always use phrases such as “I think,” “I believe,” “I feel,” "In my opinion."
What is: Please no?
The events in a novel, story, or poem should be referred to in the present tense. Example: "Cutie saves the day when . . . "
What is: Yes!
"We as human beings" is an excellent phrase to use in your essays.
What is no!
In this class, you should repeat your main points in the final paragraph of your essay.
What is: No. It doesn't?
A poem title is in ________?
What are quotation marks?
You may use this word in your essay, but do not overuse it!
What is the word "I"?
Your audience for our essays in this course is not our class; that is, it is not people who have read and are familiar with the texts and subjects discussed in class.
This is false?
Using the word "aforementioned" is always good route to take.
What is Nope?
Your thesis usually appears toward the end of the first paragraph, but sometimes it might appear as the first sentence of the opening paragraph or at the beginning of the second paragraph.
What is: Yep, that's right?
In MLA style, your list of cited works is called and titled __________?
What is "Works Cited"?
Do not give your paper an original or unique title. Be as generic as possible. It's what readers want.
What is: No?
Writing situations vary and specific requirements vary. As a writer, you must ascertain the specific requirements of a writing situation and adapt accordingly.
What is: That's right!
You should always begin your last paragraph with the phrase "In conclusion . . . "
When is never ever ever?
An essay is like this aquatic animal because it is always moving forward.
What is a shark?
The line format for your works cited list entries that indents all lines following the first line in a citation is called a ________ line.
What is a hanging?
Make sure to ask a bunch of rhetorical questions in your essay. We love that!
What is: No we don't?
Take advantage of the vigor and directness of everyday speech, but balance it with intelligent reflection and learning. Write in a human voice that has something to say and says it gracefully, and supports it thoroughly.
What is: Yes?