Effective Use of Quotes in Essays

The video tutorial explains the effective use of quotes in essay introductions. It highlights the impact of starting with a quote, differentiates between quotes used in introductions and body paragraphs, and provides guidance on finding and using quotes. The tutorial also covers how to explain quotes in the essay and suggests ways to conclude with quotes, ensuring a cohesive and impactful essay structure.

Why might starting an essay with a quote make the writer appear more credible?

• It makes the essay longer.

• It shows the writer's ability to memorize quotes.

• It transfers the speaker's credibility to the writer.

• It demonstrates the writer's originality.

What type of quotes should be used in the introduction of an essay?

• Personal anecdotes

• Statistics from a research paper

• Short, witty, or insightful sentences

• Long paragraphs from a novel

How do quotes in the body of an essay differ from those in the introduction?

• They are longer and more detailed.

• They are more humorous.

• They contain more factual evidence.

• They are always from famous people.

What is the main difference between quotes and dialogue?

• Quotes are only from textbooks.

• Dialogue is spoken by characters in a story.

• Dialogue is always humorous.

• Quotes are always longer.

Which of the following is NOT a suggested source for quotes?

• A line from a poem

• A lyric from a song

• A dictionary definition

• A personal diary entry

What is a recommended method for finding quotes online?

• Search for your topic and quotes

• Look through old newspapers

• Use quotes from social media posts

• Ask friends for their favorite quotes

When placing a quote in the introduction, what should follow the quote?

• A question for the reader

• The speaker's name

• A personal opinion

• A summary of the essay

What should the sentence after the quote in the introduction do?

• Introduce a new topic

• Explain the quote

• List more quotes

• Provide a counterargument

What is one way to link back to the quote in the concluding paragraph?

• Use a key word or phrase from the original quote

• Summarize the entire essay

• Ask a rhetorical question

• Introduce a new quote

What is a preferred method for concluding an essay that started with a quote?

• Summarize the essay in one sentence

• Use a quote from a different topic

• Find another quote by the same speaker

• End with a personal story