Figurative Language
Zip, zoom, pop, pow!
Onomatopoeia
This is the author's attitude
Tone
To give your reader a roadmap of your essay.
Which goes first in an MLA heading?
Your name
What is a group of whales called?
A pod
Six, silly swans swam in the sea.
Alliteration
This is how the reader feels
Mood
A thesis statement for an essay requires a focus and what?
three claims
Which font is required for MLA formatting?
Times New Roman
Name a prime number
2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 etc.
I am a red balloon, tied to an anchor.
Metaphor
A literary technique when the author gives a hint of what's to come
Foreshadowing
What is wrong with this thesis statement? I like ice cream because it's delicious and makes me happy.
No I, Me, My and it needs a third claim
What can you underline and/or bold in MLA formatting?
Nothing
What year did SPONGEBOB first air?
1999
The repetition of internal consonant sounds.
This is something that stands for something larger than itself
Symbol
How long should a thesis statement be?
1-2 sentences.
MLA font size is 12. Which is the only alternative size acceptable?
None
Which land animal has the largest heart?
Giraffe
The repetition of internal vowel sounds.
Assonance
If an author jumps right into the conflict, we learn details about the characters and setting through
Flashbacks
In a short analysis, where does your thesis statement go?
It is the first sentence(s) of your introductory paragraph.
What does a running header require?
Your last name and page number
How many states are there in Australia?
6