embedding quotations English quiz
what are signal phrases?
phrases which introduce a quotation
when and how do you use parenthesis?
you use parenthesis to enclose your citation information-author,page number, line number etc. Ex: (Jones 144) Note: The information you include within the parenthesis will depend on the type of text from which you are quoting.
When Should I Use quotations?
-When your own words could not say it better, and the quotation will be more effective and memorable -When you want to use the exact words of someone else, or the exact words of a piece of text -When you want to add evidence or authority from another source, to add credibility to your point.
How do I include a quotation?
A quotation cannot stand on its own; it must be incorporated into your own writing with an explanation, introduction or reason for why it is being included. 1. make a point 2. include a quotation 3. give an explanation
What are some signal phrases?
Claims, state, explains, confirms, contend, declares, implies, points out, suggests, observes, notes, illustrates, insists, argues, affirms, identifies,responds, mentions, predicts,surmises, agrees, finds
When and how do you use square brackets? ( [ ] )
If you change any words within a quotation, or add any of your own words, you must enclose the altered/ added words within square brackets. Ex: "Time and again in [Keats'] major poem ... "(32). Note: The original quotation contained the word "his", but for clarity, the author wishes to this to "Keats."
When and how do you use ellipses?
If you leave out any words in the middle of the quotation, you must indicate this with an ellipsis. Ex:"I want tonight to be long, as long as my life ... more than any other night in my life"(1). Note: Ellipsis appears as three periods with a space before and after.
When and how do you use commas, periods. exclamation points! and question marks?
Generally, end punctuation comes after the parenthetically enclosed citation. However, If the quote itself contains an exclamation point or question mark, this is included within the quotation marks. Ex:"Will time say nothing but I told you so?"(18). Note: However, it depends on whether the question is yours or the authors whom you are quoting.
When and how do you use slashes?
When quoting poetry, use FORWARD(/) slashes to indicate line breaks. Ex:"all charms fly/ At the mere touch of cold philosophy"(228-229). Note:If quoting more than THREE(3) lines of poetry, write it out as a block quote as it appears on the original page, without the slashes.
How do I integrate my quotations?
You don't want to leave your quotations hanging. Ideally, you want to integrate your quotations into your sentence with signal phrases.
When and how do you use colons:
You use a colon to introduce a quotation after an introductory clause or phrase. Ex: The horse is clearly agitated and confused by the speakers actions: He gives his harness bells a shake/ To ask if there is some mistake"(9-10). Note: The colon here shows what follows is linked to the point made before the colon.
When and how do you use quotation marks?
You use quotation marks when you are enclosing any directly quoted material within quotation marks(unless it is a long, block quotation) Ex: "Were I the Moor I would not be I age"(1157) Note: Use double quotation marks for your quotes, but single quotation marks for quotes within your quotation.
What do you want to do as much as possible while integrating a quotation?
You want to try and include your quotation in your sentence, as it enables you to directly comment on it and therefore show its relevance.
If your quotation is longer than ____ lines of prose, or ____ lines of poetry, you should start a new line, and indent the quotation. In this case you do not need to use quotation marks.
four; three
if your quotation is fewer than _____ lines of prose, or ______ lines of poetry, you can include it within your sentence and paragraph, using quotation marks.
four; three
