Embedding Quotations

Any words which are not your own should be enclosed within these

• Quotation Marks 

• Commas

• Brackets

• Parentheses

These can be used to introduce a quotation after an introductory sentence or phrase. 

• semi-colons

• colons

• commas

• brackets

What is a signal phrase? 

• A phrase that introduces a quote. 

• The group of words in parentheses. 

• A phrase that introduces the author of the quotation. 

• The sentence before a quote. 

Can you put a quote inside a quote? 

• Yes

• No

You need to use ___________ when using someone's exact words in your essay.

• Your own thoughts

• Another piece of paper

• A friend's words

• Quotation marks

The exact words of a key person are called?

• anecdotes

• facts

• quotations

• paragraphs

What is the rule for using commas to introduce a quote?

• Use a comma to end a quote and reintroduce an idea.

• Use a comma to introduce a quotation after a standard dialogue tag, a brief introductory phrase, or a dependent clause.

• Use a comma to introduce a quotation, or to begin a list.

• Use a comma to introduce multiple quotations at once.

When introducing a quote, a writer must:

• start a new sentence.

• use a comma or colon.

• include the word "said."

Is this embedding example correct?

Jane Smith argues that there are many good reasons for consuming dark chocolate: “Dark chocolate contains antioxidants, lowers blood pressure, and is high in vitamins and minerals.”

• Correct

• Incorrect

In this poem, Auden poses a question to the reader: "Will Time say nothing but I told you so?" (18). 
Is the question mark inside the quote correct?

• It's wrong, and needs to be at the end.

• It's wrong there is double punctuation. 

• It's right, the question mark is part of the original quote. 

• It's right, the question mark is part of the writer's thought not the author's.