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What is the purpose of in-text citations?
To give credit to the author and showcase where you got your information
What is a direct quote in the MLA format?
An exact copy of another author's words for evidence
What is a paraphrase in the MLA format?
A summarized version of the original text
What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?
A direct quote uses another author's exact words, while a paraphrase summarizes another author's words
What is a block quote in MLA format?
An extended quote using 4 or more sentences from another author's work
Why do we need to cite evidence using in-text citations?
To give credit to the author and showcase where you got your information
What is the difference between formal and informal tone?
Informal tone is more casual, while formal tone is used for professional or academic purposes.
What is an example of informal tone?
Hi yall
What is an example of formal tone?
Good Afternoon, everyone.
What is conflict in narrative writing?
Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story.
What is characterization?
Characterization is the way that characters act, think, and speak.
What is the difference between Point of View and Perspective?
Perspective is the narrator's interpretation from their point of view, while point of view is who is telling the story.
What is the 1st person point of view?
The character is the narrator.
What is text structure?
The way authors organize information in text.
This quiz covers in-text citations, the importance of citing evidence, and provides an example of a direct quote in MLA format. It explains the use of in-text citations for borrowing someone's words and the inclusion of direct quotes. Test your knowledge of using evidence from other authors and showcasing the source of information.
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