In-Text Citations and Direct Quotes in MLA Format

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

To fill up space in the paper
To avoid using evidence from other authors
To give credit to the author and showcase where you got your information (correct)
To showcase your writing skills

What is a direct quote in the MLA format?

An exact copy of another author's words for evidence (correct)
A brief mention of another author's work
A summarized version of the original text
A fictional quote created for effect

What is a paraphrase in the MLA format?

A summarized version of the original text (correct)
A direct copy of the original text
A completely new idea unrelated to the original text
A brief mention of another author's work

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a block quote in MLA format?

An extended quote using 4 or more sentences from another author's work (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do we need to cite evidence using in-text citations?

To give credit to the author and showcase where you got your information (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between formal and informal tone?

Informal tone is more casual, while formal tone is used for professional or academic purposes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of informal tone?

Hi yall (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of formal tone?

Good Afternoon, everyone. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is conflict in narrative writing?

Conflict is the dramatic struggle between two forces in a story. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is characterization?

Characterization is the way that characters act, think, and speak. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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. (D) Signup and view all the answers