Citing Shakespeare in MLA Format

What is the main purpose of this video tutorial?

• To explain how to write an essay

• To demonstrate how to cite Shakespeare in MLA format

• To discuss the themes of Macbeth

• To teach grammar rules

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does the term 'contiguous lines' mean in the context of integrating textual evidence?

• Lines that are from different scenes

• Lines that are side by side without a break

• Lines that are separated by a paragraph

• Lines that are from different acts

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which character from Macbeth is quoted in the example provided in the video?

• Lady Macbeth

• Duncan

• Macbeth

• Banquo

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the example quote, what does Banquo ask Macbeth?

• Why he is silent

• Why he is angry

• Why he is startled and seems to fear things that sound fair

• Why he is happy

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How should you indicate a line break when integrating two contiguous lines?

• With a slash

• With a period

• With a semicolon

• With a comma

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What is the correct format for a parenthetical citation in MLA format?

• Act number, Scene number, Line number, Play title

• Play title, Act number, Scene number, Line number

• Scene number, Act number, Line number, Play title

• Play title, Scene number, Act number, Line number

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How should the play title be abbreviated in a parenthetical citation?

• To a commonly accepted abbreviation

• To the first three letters

• To the first letter

• To any abbreviation of your choice

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Where should the period be placed in relation to the parenthetical citation?

• Inside the parentheses

• There should be no period

• Before the parentheses

• Outside the parentheses

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if the lines you are citing are not contiguous?

• Use a dash

• Use a comma

• Use a semicolon

• Use a period

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should you do if you have any questions after watching the video?

• Ignore the questions

• Email the teacher

• Search online for answers

• Ask a classmate

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5