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Final Review: Writing & MLA
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Review of writing and MLA terms from the English II Final Exam Study Guide.
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1
What is a
Research
Paper?
A paper of slam poetry
A persuasive paper
A paper with research and data to conclude a theory
A paper telling a story
2
What sentence is the first in a
BODY
paragraph?
Topic Sentence
Parenthetical Citation
Concluding Sentence
Concrete Detail
3
Transition
Repetition of phrases
Words or phrases that serve as bridges between two ideas
A refutation of one's point
A conclusive paragraph
4
What is a
narrative
piece?
A spoken or written stream of events; a story
A summary paragraph
An argumentative paper
A conclusion
5
The title of a short story should be formatted in
quotation marks
italics
plain font
all capital letters
6
What is the correct punctuation for a parenthetical citation?
“People never notice anything.” (Salinger 210).
“People never notice anything” (Salinger 210).
“People never notice anything.” (Salinger 210)
“People never notice anything,” (Salinger 210).
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What is the correct punctuation for a quote introduced with an
incomplete
sentence?
Holden yells: "Sleep tight, ya morons!"
Holden yells "Sleep tight, ya morons!"
Holden yells, "Sleep tight, ya morons!"
Holden yells; "Sleep tight, ya morons!"
8
Which font should you use on your MLA paper?
Arial
Times New Roman
Courier New
Comic Sans
9
Which sentence ends a
BODY
paragraph?
Commentary
Opening sentence
Concrete Detail
Concluding sentence
10
You should
restate
your thesis/claim at the
end of your conclusion paragraph
beginning of your conclusion paragraph
11
The date in MLA format should be formatted
2 June, 2018
2 June 2018
June 2nd, 2018
June 2, 2018
12
The title of YOUR essay should be formatted in
quotation marks
all capital letters
plain font
italics
13
What is the correct punctuation for a quote introduced with a
complete
sentence?
Holden feels depressed; "I felt so damn lonesome."
Holden feels depressed, "I felt so damn lonesome."
Holden feels depressed "I felt so damn lonesome."
Holden feels depressed: "I felt so damn lonesome."
14
What is an
Argument/Persuasive
Paper?
A poem done in a specific pattern
A paper on why everyone is wrong and you are right
A paper not pertaining to the prompt
A paper to prove or argue a point
15
What is an
informational
piece of writing?
A poem
A piece meant to inform and explain
A persuasive argument
A story
16
The MLA 1st page heading should be in this order:
Your Name, Teacher Name, Date, Class/Period
Your Name, Teacher Name, Class/Period, Date
Teacher Name, Your Name, Date, Class/Period
Your Name, Class/Period, Date
17
When looking for sources they should be all of the following
EXCEPT
credible
good-looking
current
18
Commentary
Analysis
Transition words or phrases to another paragraph
Specific facts or examples
A good opening sentence
19
What are the required margins on your MLA paper?
3.14 inch
2 inch
2.5 inch
1 inch
20
All of the following are true about a Claim/Thesis
EXCEPT
placed at the end of the introductory paragraph
placed at the beginning of the introductory paragraph
organizes the essay
a statement or theory to be proved in an essay
21
Entries on a Works Cited page should generally be all of the following
EXCEPT
double spaced
alphabetized by author's last name
listed by publication date
IF no author, alphabetized by title of the work
22
The title of a website should be formatted in
quotation marks
italics
all capital letters
plain font
23
A way of captivating the reader in the beginning of an essay
Concrete Detail
Hook
Paper Header
Transition
24
Which spacing should be on your MLA paper?
quintuple
single
triple
double
25
The title of an article should be formatted in
quotation marks
plain font
all capital letters
italics
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Concrete Detail
facts or quotes
a visual aid
a thesis statement
analysis
