Freshmen 2025 Fall Semester Test

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without proper acknowledgment, presenting them as one's own.

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What does 'pestered' mean?

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Bothered repeatedly.

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Why did theaters in the 1500s not use scenery?

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They could not afford to.

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What is the definition of 'supplication'?

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Act of humbly begging.

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What is the correct format for a parenthetical MLA citation?

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(Smith 5).

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What is a paraphrase?

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A restatement of a text or passage in your own words.

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What is the purpose of a citation?

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To give credit to the original source of information and to avoid plagiarism.

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What does 'afford' mean in the context of resources?

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To have enough money or resources to be able to do something.

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What is the significance of the 1500s in theater history?

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The 1500s marked the beginning of the Renaissance, which influenced the development of theater, including the use of scenery.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas of a text, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without changing the meaning.