Signposts
advice given by someone with experience
What is words of the wiser?
Is this a correct or incorrect ING pattern?
Falling rather quickly in love, Jeremy surprised Ellen by proposing on their third date.
Correct
the font required by MLA guidelines
What is Times New Roman or Arial?
the INCORRECT portions of this TLQ:
After John fell down the stairs, he yelled, "Why does this always happen?" (Smith 2).
What is "fell" and "yelled"? (or What is "using past tense?)
the number of children she has
What is three?
a difficult decision the character has
What is a tough question?
Is this a correct or incorrect ING pattern?
The team came tearing down the field, intimidating their opponents.
correct
the type of spacing MLA requires
What double-spacing?
the incorrect potion of this TLQ:
Sara knows John is lying to her: " 'I can't believe I fell for your deceit again,' she cries, running off into the night" (Smith 2)
What is "there is no period"?
her age
What is 49?
the author writes a character or event in a surprising way that is different than you expect
What is contrast and contradictions?
True or False?
Introductory prepositional phrases should be set off with commas.
True
Yes or No?
Is this the correct way to write the date in MLA formatting?
20 September 2022
yes
Is this a correct TLQ? Yes or No?
Seeing the man at the window, Sara looks around for "a weapon--any weapon--something to make him hurt" (Smith 2).
Yes
the color of car she drives
What is black?
a flashback
What is a memory moment?
Is this a correct or incorrect ING pattern?
Sledding down the hill, moving faster than Melanie ever thought she could.
Incorrect
the correct way to punctuate a title in MLA
-italics
-quotations marks
-underline
What is inside quotation marks?
the punctuation needed if quoted material includes both dialogue and narration
What is single and double quotes?
favorite genre of movies, books, and tv shows
What is horror?
an idea the character didn't understand before suddenly becomes clear
Is this a correct or incorrect ING pattern?
Running up the hill was more difficult than I thought.
Incorrect
meaning of TLQ
What is transition, lead-in, and quote?
the incorrect portion of this TLQ:
After the dance, Sara complains about Dan to anyone who will listen, "He can't dance. He can't carry on a conversation. It's a good thing he's cute" (Smith 2).
What is "there should be a COLON rather than a comma" after a complete sentence lead-in?
the two clubs Mrs. Graham sponsors at MHS
What is thespians and book club?