This is the term used to describe the function of the word "Billy" in the following sentence:

My best friend, Billy, is trying out for the soccer team today.

This strict set of ruled makes up the preferred format for any formal text written for a humanities class, such as English.

This type of figurative language sets up a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as."

This is the formal name for the list of resources used to gather the information in a research paper.

This is the day of the week on which Mr. Meeks wears what he refers to as his "fancy pants."

This is one of the parts of speech that functions to modify other words in a sentence.

These words or phrases serve to allow a writer to move smoothly and clearly to his or her next point in a text while at the same time indicating the relationship between his or her ideas.

This category of literature encompasses all writing which is factual, as opposed to more creative literary works.

Taken from first-hand accounts of a given event, this type of source is the most useful and reliable.

This famous document begins with the phrase, "When in the course of human events..."

Used to join an independent and a dependent clause, this part of speech may or may not be preceded by a comma.

A formal essay must be written in this point of view.

This 19th century poet is known for her extensive use of slant rhyme as well as her predictable rhyme and meter.

Appearing at some point during the first paragraph of a formal research paper, this sentence is intended to give the reader an exact account of the main goal of the text.

This text is by far the most quoted and alluded to throughout all known literature.

Not to be confused with a prepositional phrase, this part of speech consists of two words and is classified as a "verbal."

The process whereby a writer reads over his or her work and makes a number of corrections is referred to by this term.

Considered Shakespeare's bloodiest play, this drama is also referred to as "the Scottish play."

When a source can be believed and trusted, it is said to be this.

Literary historian Robert Mecrum, along with many other prominent scholars and professors, claims that this well-known author possessed a vocabulary of more than twice the number of words as the average modern educated person holding an advanced degree.

Used to modify a word or phrase in an independent clause, this type of clause is introduced most often by the words "who," "that," or "which."

This special character, no longer present on modern keyboards, is a whimsical punctuation mark meant to express surprise and inquiry simultaneously.

A certain well-known American novelist is known primarily by this pseudonym, although his real name is Samuel Clemens.

This organization is responsible for putting together the set of guidelines followed by the majority of literary researchers and is typically only referred to by the acronym MLA.

This year marks the introduction of French as the national language of Britain following the Battle of Hastings.