MLA Format
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
The wind whispered through the trees
Personification
What is a claim?
The main argument the writer is trying to prove.
What is a fragment?
An incomplete sentence missing a subject or verb
Where does the thesis statement go?
At the end of the introduction.
In MLA, what information goes in the top-left corner of the first page?
Student’s name, instructor’s name, course name, and date
Her heart felt like frozen stone
Simile
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing viewpoint — what someone who disagrees might argue.
What is a run-on sentence?
Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
What should not be included in a conclusion?
New evidence, new arguments, or unrelated information.
How do you correctly format an in-text citation for a book by John Smith on page 45?
(Smith 45)
I have a million things to do tonight
Hyperbole
Why is a counterclaim important?
It shows the writer understands the other side and is prepared to address it.
What punctuation marks can fix a run-on sentence?
A period, semicolon, or comma with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
What is the difference between there, their, and they’re?
There = location; Their = possession; They’re = “they are.”
What do you call the citation page, and how should it be aligned?
Works Cited, centered
Wild winds whipped wildly
Alliteration
What is a rebuttal?
The writer’s response showing why the counterclaim is weak or not as strong as the original claim.
What makes a complete sentence?
complete sentence = Subject + Verb + Complete Thought.
What do the letters in FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Name three formatting rules that make a paper MLA-compliant.
Double-spacing, 12-pt Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, page number with last name in header
The bacon sizzled in the pan
onomatopoeia
What is the difference between a claim and a topic?
A claim takes a position; a topic just names the subject.
Fix this sentence: “My favorite colors are blue, green and I also like purple.” (Tell me where commas should go and shouldn't go)
“My favorite colors are blue, green, and purple.” or separate into two sentences if needed.
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
To restate the thesis and summarize the main points of the essay.