Definitions
MLA Format
TKAM Ch. 30 Questions
CER Paragraph
Definitions pt. 2
100

What literary term goes with this definition?

_________: conflict in one's own mind

Internal Conflict (person vs. self)

100

What is the MLA Format for an in-text citation? 

Author's last name and page number in parentheses (Smith 42).

100

Who is the sheriff of Maycomb County, who insists that Bob Ewell's death was a result of an accident?

Heck Tate

100

What does CER stand for?

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

100

_______: Turn of events for the character/conflict!

Climax

200

What literary term goes with this definition?

_______: is the main character in a literary work. He or she is the hero or heroine of a story—the character that the reader or audience empathizes with and wants to succeed.

Protagonist 

200

What are the four parts of an MLA Header?

1. Your name

2. instructor's name 

3. course title

4. date in the upper left corner.

200

In Chapter 30, who does Atticus believe might have been responsible for killing Bob Ewell before Mr. Tate reveals the truth?

Jem Finch

200

What are the 5 main sections in a CER?

Topic Sentence, Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Concluding Sentence

**you do also need context, lead-in, and citation

200

_________: Character is complex and undergoes development or transformation...The character is changing throughout the story; they are not constant!

Dynamic Character

300

What literary term goes with this definition?

_______: the way the author creates and develops characters’ personalities

Characterization

300

How should you organize/order your sources in a Works Cited page?

Alphabetical Order:

  • Arrange entries alphabetically by the author's last name.

300

Mr. Tate argues that revealing the truth about Bob Ewell’s death would harm a particular person’s reputation. Who is he trying to protect?

Boo Radley

300

Give an example lead-in for a quote/piece of evidence. 

 According to the text,

 The author states, 

Jem responds to Atticus, 

etc. 

300

__________: is a character who enhances the qualities of another character through contrast.

Foil character 

400

What literary term goes with this definition?

______: uses "I" or "we." First person is often used when someone is stating an opinion or sharing a feeling

First person point of view

400
How should you format a short story AND a novel when writing the title in an essay?


Must answer both for points

Short Story: quotes around the title

Novel: italics 

400

Scout compares the decision to hide Boo Radley’s role in Bob Ewell’s death to killing a mockingbird. What does this comparison symbolize about their actions?

The comparison symbolizes the idea of protecting the innocent as an act of kindness. Boo is innocent and has already suffered enough. 

**must have innocence of Boo Radley

400

What is the role of your analysis/reasoning? 

explain/analyze how your evidence connects/supports to your claim

400

___________: literary device that refers to the use of figurative language to evoke a sensory experience or create a picture with words for a reader.

imagery

500

What literary term goes with this definition? 

________: A one word topic that is relevant in the reading. This topic comes up multiple times throughout the book.

Motif

500

What are the 6 parts of a web source citation?

Web Source Citation:

500

Why does Atticus initially resist Mr. Tate’s suggestion to cover up the truth about Bob Ewell’s death? 

**Answer must include analysis of Atticus's character. What does he value?

Atticus values truth and integrity. He cannot live with himself if he compromises his values even to protect his own son. If he did lie, he would set a bad example for his children and undermine the way he has tried to raise them.

**answers may vary but needs to have an advanced level of analysis 

500

What tense should you write your CER in?

Present tense

500

_____: The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

Mood