Using Quotes

Mark all that apply. An introductory phrase is used to..

• introduce the author/speaker you're quoting from

• set up the context of why you're using the quote

Does this work as a comma quote: In his inaugural address, President Kennedy said, "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

• Yes, it works

• No, it doesn't work

Does this work as a blended quote: Bradbury describes the T-Rex as having "skin like the mail of a terrible warrior" while its hands could "pick up and examine men like toys."

• Yes, it works

• No, it doesn't work

If you don't write the author/speaker's name in the introductory phrase, what do you do?

• Leave it out

• Write in in a new sentence after your quote

• Add it to the end of the quote using parenthesis

• Add it to the end of the sentence using parenthesis

Most of the time, where does punctuation go when using quotation marks?

• INSIDE the quotes

• OUTSIDE the quotes

• Punctuation? Why would I use that?

You must introduce all quotations with a signal phrase of some sort.

• True

• False

What is the second part of the quotation sandwich?

• Quote the textual evidence using quotation marks.

• Introduce the author or speaker of the textual evidence.

• Explain the importance or relevance of the textual evidence.

• Introductory paragraph

What is the third part of the quotation sandwich technique?

• conclusion paragraph

• Quote the textual evidence using quotation marks.

• Introduce the author or speaker of the textual evidence.

• Explain the meaning, relevance, or importance of the textual evidence.

Which citation is written properly?

• Dr. Mark Jacobson says, Walking in a straight line shows that the class is organized.

• "Entering the classroom quietly sets the tone for the day."

• Dr. Mark Jacobson emphasizes, "Although frustrating at times to students, straight and quiet lines are highly important.

• Dr. Mark Jacobson states, "Helping other students quiet down in line really shows some awesome character."

What is the first part of the quotation sandwich technique?

• Explain the meaning or relevance of the quotation.

• Quote the textual evidence using quotation marks.

• Conclusion paragraph

• Introduce the author or speaker of the quotation.