Vocab
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
Font used for MLA format
Times New Roman
What goes at the beginning of your introductory paragraph?
Hook
What are some sources you can use?
Books, articles, websites, newspapers, personal interview, scholarly journal
What are the three purposes of writing?
Inform, Persuade, Entertain.
What does Syntax mean?
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
What size font do you use for MLA format?
12 pt
What does a summary consist of?
Main points and key details.
What are some examples of safe websites?
.org, .edu, .gov, .net
What is persuasion?
Getting the reader to believe one side; your argument.
What does Mood mean?
the overall feeling or atmosphere created in a piece of writing
What much spacing should you use in MLA?
Double spacing
Where does the thesis statement go in an essay?
At the end of the introductory paragraph
What must you put that the very end of the essay and in the essay?
Citations
What is the Authors purpose in a song?
To entertain
What does Diction mean?
an author's or character's distinctive choice and use of words
What should you do to the first sentence of a new paragraph?
indent it
How many paragraphs should you have in your essay?
At least 5
What is it called when you don't cite evidence?
Plagiarism
What does it mean to inform?
It means to give factual information about the topic to the reader.
What is a counterargument?
an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
What order does the heading go in?
Author's name, teacher's name, grade/class, date due
What is a red Herring?
When an argument detracts from the focus of the real issue.
What should you look for in a reliable source?
Information that supports your topic and thesis.
What is the word when the Author is expressing their feelings?
Tone