Definition: Your personal beliefs about what is right and wrong
What are morals?
This is the name of the main character who is large, aloof, and follows George
Who is Lennie?
This is the main idea of the entire essay.
What is the thesis statement?
The name of the format we use for essay related assignments.
What is MLA format?
The age of Ms. Mendiola
What is 24?
Definition: unspoken rules in a society that guide behaviors and knowledge of what is right or wrong
What are ethics?
This ranch worker’s loneliness is shown through his attachment to his dog.
Who is Candy?
These are facts, statistics, examples, or quotations used to support a claim.
What is evidence?
This term describes the main point or position a debater is trying to prove.
What is a claim?
This is Ms. Mendiola's preference of candy
What is chocolate?
This phrase describes a situation where a person must choose between two difficult options, both with consequences.
What is a moral/ethical dilemma?
The themes of racism and loneliness is portrayed through this character.
Who is Crooks?
This type of source comes directly from the original event, photo, or text being studied.
What is a primary source?
This debate skill involves responding to and challenging the opposing side’s arguments.
What is a rebuttal?
Ms. Mendiola played this sport in college
What is lacrosse?
This term is synonymous to telling the truth
What is honesty?
This major theme is shown through George's desire for his own land and a family.
What is the American Dream?
This is the list at the end of an essay that gives credit to all sources used.
What is a work cited page/ annotated bibliography?
This term refers to someone who quickly becomes aggressive and abrasive in an argument?
What is pugnacious?
This is the brand of water bottle that Ms. Mendiola's cups are from
What is Owala?
This term refers to having someone's back unconditionally, even if you know they are doing something wrong.
What is loyalty?
This major theme is shown through defiance of Curly's wife.
What is sexism?
This is an opposing viewpoint that a strong argumentative essay acknowledges and responds to.
What is a counterclaim?
In a debate, this mistake happens when someone attacks the person instead of the argument.
What are the 3 items Ms. Mendiola always has in her purse.
What is lipgloss, wallet, and snacks?