Which quote correctly uses an ellipses?

The song thoughtfully concludes, "...life is but a dream."

Which uses the embedded quote with correct punctuation?

The distance between Steve and his dad grows "bigger and bigger" (195).

Who is the audience for your literary analysis essay?

Your teacher and classmates who are familiar with the book

Which in-text citation is given correctly?

Steve writes, "I want to know who I am" (Myers 195).

Choose the option that would be an acceptable thesis.

In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the author explores human nature.

When do we use block quotes?

When using a quote longer than four lines long

What needs to be included along with summary in order for it to be effective?

An explanation of its relevance

Why do we use ellipses?

To leave out unneccesary information

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1
The topic sentence in a body paragraph is usually found...
implied throughout
after the 1st example
at the end
at the beginning
2
You should summarize the entire book in your introduction, not just what is relevant to your argument.
True
False
3
Which quote correctly uses an ellipses?
The song says, "Twinkle... twinkle little star."
Then Darth Vader said, "Luke.... I..... am.... your.... FATHER...."
The song thoughtfully concludes, "...life is but a dream."
Then she said... "I don't believe in fairies."
4
What is NOT needed in your introduction?
Evidence
Title of Book
Thesis
Hook
5
Your conclusion should introduce new topics to avoid being repetitive.
True
False
6
Your conclusion should establish why your argument or topic matters.
True
False
7
Which uses the embedded quote with correct punctuation?
The distance between Steve and his dad grows, "bigger and bigger." (195)
The distance between Steve and his dad grows "bigger and bigger" (195).
The distance between Steve and his dad grows: "bigger and bigger." (195).
The distance between Steve and his dad grows, "bigger and bigger (195)."
8
Who is the audience for your literary analysis essay?
Write directly to the author of the book
Strangers who have never heard of the book before
Your teacher and classmates who are familiar with the book
Experts who have the book memorized and need no context
9
Which in-text citation is given correctly?
Steve writes, "I want to know who I am" (Myers 195).
Steve writes, "...I want to know who I am." (Myers p195)
Steve writes: "...I want to know I am" (Myers).
Steve writes "I want to know who I am" (195)
10
Which choice would NOT be an acceptable title for an essay about Monster
Monster Theme Analysis
Monster: The Power of Peer Pressure
Prison Violence in Monster
Racism in the Justice System: an analysis of Monster
11
Your thesis should include a title, author, and a firmly stated argument that answers the prompt.
True
False
12
Where in an introduction is a thesis usually located?
The second sentence
The first sentence
The thesis is not included in the introduction
The last sentence
13
Choose the option that would be an acceptable thesis.
In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the author explores human nature.
In Lois Lowry's novel, she talks about human choices.
In Lord of the Rings, it shows lots of adventure.
Monster by Walter Deen Myers is a book.
14
Which is not a form of textual evidence?
Personal Opinion
Specific Detail
Paraphrasing
Summary
15
Your first direct quote should be given immediately after your topic sentence
False
True
16
Your conclusion should restate your thesis in the exact same words.
True
False
17
Embedding specific details when you are paraphrasing can be an effective way of using evidence.
True
False
18
What would NOT be a good hook?
Your opinion of the book
A hypothetical question or scenario
A quote from the story that introduces your topic
A startling fact
19
When do we use block quotes?
When you want to use several quotes together in one section
When using a quote longer than four lines long
Every time you use a direct quote
When your paragraph needs a break
20
What does it mean for an essay to be cohesive?
It forms a united whole
It goes off topic
It is easy to read
It sticks to other essays
21
Paraphrasing is just another word for summary.
True
False
22
What needs to be included along with summary in order for it to be effective?
An overall review of the novel
An explanation of its relevance
Lists of specific examples
Specific, somewhat related details found throughout the book
23
You should only use one type of textual evidence; choose one type and stick with it your whole essay.
True
False
24
Why do we use ellipses?
To make quotes more clear
To leave out unneccesary information
To make a quote gramatically fit our sentence
To distinguish your changes to a quote from the original source.
25
A slash (one of these / marks) can be used to seperate lines of lyrics or poetry.
True
False

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