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MLA
ADJECTIVES
SAYINGS
GK
MYSTERY
100

What is the MLA?

Modern Language Authority

100

MEAGRE

Lacking quality or Quantity

100

A rolling stone...

Gathers no moss

100

What is the most expensive country to live in?

Switzerland

100

How many time zones are there in Canada?

SIX

200

What is the purpose of an essay?

The primary purpose of an essay is to present a focused argument, analysis, or explanation of a specific topic, supported by evidence, research, and critical thought. It acts as a tool for communication, allowing the writer to inform, persuade, or evaluate, while demonstrating their understanding of a subject

200

ARDUOUS

Difficult or hard to achieve, tiring

200

What did curiosity kill?

The cat.

200

Which movie has the quote "I see dead people"?

Sixth Sense

200

I am always old, but sometimes also new. While I’m never sad, sometimes I am blue. I am never empty, but only sometimes full. I never push, but I always pull. What am I?

The Moon.

300

Name 2 of the MLA essay formatting requirements

Key MLA Format Guidelines

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point size.
  • Spacing: Double-space entire document.
  • Margins: 1-inch top, bottom, and sides.
  • Paragraphs: Indent the first line of each paragraph by 0.5 inches (one tab).
  • Header: Last name and page number (e.g., Smith 1) in the upper right corner.
  • First Page Heading: Top-left, list your name, instructor's name, course, and date, followed by the centered title.
  • Title: Centered; do not bold, underline, or use all caps.
  • In-Text Citations: Use author-page format (e.g., (Smith 12)).
  • Works Cited Page: Start on a new page, titled "Works Cited" (centered), using hanging indents for entries. 

    Purdue OWL +7

300

INSOLENT

Bold or unacceptable behavior or speech

300

If you pay peanuts...

you get monkeys

300

What is the population of Ontario?

15 Million

300

Who is the highest selling author of all time?

Agatha Christie

400

Name 3 items that need to accompany a citation.

1. Author.

  1. Title of source.
  2. Title of container,
  3. Other contributors,
  4. Version,
  5. Number,
  6. Publisher,
  7. Publication date,
  8. Location.
400

MELLIFLUOUS

Sweet or musical. Pleasant to hear.

400

An army marches...

on its stomach.

400

According to monthly users, what is the most played video game?

Candy Crush Saga

400

What bats, but never hits; is near a ball, but never thrown?

Eyelashes.

500

Considering the Introduction, Body and Conclusion, what percentage of text should be allocated to each section.

10-80-10

500

OBFUSCATE

To make something seem unclear or unintelligible.

500

What is Murphy's Law?

If anything can go wrong, it will.

500

What is the highest grossing animated movie of all time?

Ne Zha 2

500

What total does a standard deck of card amount to?

364