English 3 Midterm 2024 Grammar

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What is a thesis?

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A statement in your first paragraph that is the main point of your paper.

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What is the correct MLA font style for essays?

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Times New Roman.

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When analyzing a quote, what does giving commentary involve?

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It does not involve summarizing what the story is about.

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How do you correctly cite a quote in MLA format?

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(author's last name & page #)

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Identify the incorrectly punctuated quote: "Everyone has the right to, 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.'"

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This quote is incorrectly punctuated.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or point of the paper.

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What font size is typically used in MLA format?

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12-point font.

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What is the correct way to format a block quote in MLA?

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Start on a new line, indent the entire quote, and do not use quotation marks.

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What is the difference between a summary and an analysis?

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A summary recounts the main points, while an analysis interprets and evaluates those points.

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What does MLA stand for?

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Modern Language Association.