Book Questions
True or False: The Catcher in the Rye is a controversial book that has been banned often.
True! It gets as much hate as it does love.
How are book titles formatted in MLA format?
They are italicized.
"I looked up into the sky, I saw a bird."
This sentence contains an error. What kind of error?
Comma splice: two independent clauses with only a comma between them
Define symbol
An object, usually a physical object you can reach with the 5 senses and repeated throughout the story, that represents a deeper meaning.
Which K-pop group recently released their sixth album called "The Story of Light"?
Shinee
There are two types of citation in MLA format. The first is parenthetical, or in-text, citation. What is the second?
The Works Cited page
"I ate eggs and bacon for breakfast yesterday."
What kind of sentence is this?
Simple sentence (with a compound object phrase)
Define hypocrisy
When a person's actions are different from their words
Which is the only American state to start with the letter 'P'?
Pennsylvania
Holden asks both taxi drivers if they know where the ducks go. What is the other question that he asks both taxi drivers?
If they would like to drink alcohol with him.
Your first choice for parenthetical citation is the last name of the author and the page number. What is your second choice?
Just the last name of the author
Name one subordinating conjunction
In which point of view does the narrator use the pronoun 'I'?
*Hint: The Catcher in the Rye is written using this point of view
Who wrote the Hunger Games series?
Suzanne Collins
Why does Holden enjoy talking to the two nuns during breakfast?
Because they are friendly and authentic.
On the Works Cited page, how should the Works Cited entries be ordered?
They should be in alphabetical order
_____ Phoebe and _______ Holden went to ___ park, and Holden watched Phoebe ride ____ carousel.
Which articles should fill in the blanks? You must get at least 3/4 to earn the points.
Zero article, zero article, the, the
Define 3rd person omniscient point of view
In which the narrator can see into the thoughts and emotions of all the characters. Thus, they are "all-knowing."
"___ ____ gives you wings!"
Which company uses this slogan? (Two words)
Red Bull
Holden goes to a place where everything stays the same (which is why he likes it). Where is that place?
The Museum of Natural History
On the Works Cited page, what should you do if a Works Cited entry is more than one line long?
You should tab in any line after the first line
Once upon ___ time, there lived __ prince in ___ shining castle. However, ___ prince was selfish, spoiled, and unkind.
What articles should go in the blanks? You must get all 4 correct to win the points!
a, a, a, the
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go"
Which point of view does this passage demonstrate?
Second person point of view
What is the one state in America with a one-syllable name?
Maine