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Introducing And Integrating Quotations You Must Do This With Each Quote

In every assignment that you do for me this semester, you MUST include direct quotations that are cited/introduced correctly. 

Introducing Quotations

Any time a quotation is used in an essay or in a research paper, the quotation must be introduced. This means that the quote does not start the sentence, but instead has some of your words to explain where the quote comes from or to give context. There are several different ways to introduce a quotation, but you should not use only one. Reusing the same method over and over throughout the paper will be repetitive and bland and may be counted off for by an instructor. Instead, try to use a variety of the various methods of introducing quotes.

 

Different Ways to Introduce Quotes

1) Begin a sentence with your words and use a quote to complete your thought.

For example: George Orwell adds drama to  Animal Farm by “creating[…] a snowballing chain of violence and treachery” (Snodgrass 36).

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Because both Darl and Vernon confirm Anse’s backstory, the reader “may regard their joint testimony as proof that Anse does not sweat in a normal fashion for the climate in which he lives” (Rippetoe 313).

2) Use a dialogue tag to introduce the quote.

For example: The narrator explains, “The policemen’s mind refused to accept Soapy even as a clue. Men who smash windows do not remain to parley with the law’s minions” (Henry 719).

As one critic says, “Emerson put forth a radical philosophy of optimism and individualism that galvanized the transcendentalist movement and served to define the possibilities for American culture and character” (Branch).

Constance Pierce states that Sarty soon “rejects the ‘old blood’ that he has not chosen for what seems to him a higher concept of fairness, and he longs to be free of his family and the turmoil it generates in his life” (861).  Notice that when the author or critic’s name is used to introduce the quote their last name is left out of the citation and only the page number is included.

3) Use a complete sentence of your own words, followed by a colon, followed by a quote that is also a complete sentence that helps you make your point.

For example: Lars Bernaerts maintains that McMurphy’s behavior is not so different from Nurse Ratched’s: “Granted, his directives are oriented toward change instead of preservation, which is the nurse’s political objective, but both of them manipulate the other patients” (287).

 

 

 

You should not limit yourself to “_____ says” or “_____ states,” however.

The table on the reverse side of this page provides more descriptive verbs to consider using in place of “says” or “states” when introducing quotes with dialogue tags.

 

Author is neutral	Author implies or suggests	Author argues claims	Author is uneasy or disagrees	Author agrees
comments	analyzes	contends	disparages	admits
describes	asks	defends	belittles	agrees
explains	assesses	disagrees	bemoans	concedes
illustrates	concludes	holds	complains	concurs
notes	finds	insists	condemns	grants
observes	predicts	maintains	deplores
points out	proposes		deprecates
records	reveals		derides
relates	shows		laments
reports	speculates
says	suggests
sees	proposes
writes

               Source: http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/TIPSHEETS_new/TIPSHEET_Introquotes_new/Introducing%20Quotes.pdf

3) Use a complete sentence of your own words, followed by a colon, followed by a quote that is also a complete sentence that helps you make your point.

For example: Lars Bernaerts maintains that McMurphy’s behavior is not so different from Nurse Ratched’s: “Granted, his directives are oriented toward change instead of preservation, which is the nurse’s political objective, but both of them manipulate the other patients” (287).

 

 

Required Reading

(See notes tab as well):

"Hunger" p.141 (in e-book see modules page)

    

https://www.americanrhetoric.com/MovieSpeeches/moviespeechtokillamockingbird.html

Notes

Logos appeals to reason. Logos can also be thought of as the text of the argument, as well as how well a writer has argued his/her point.

Ethos appeals to the writer’s character. Ethos can also be thought of as the role of the writer in the argument, and how credible his/her argument is.

Pathos appeals to the emotions and the sympathetic imagination, as well as to beliefs and values. Pathos can also be thought of as the role of the audience in the argument

The following questions can be used in two ways, both to think about how you are using logos, ethos, and pathos in your writing, and also to assess how other writers use them in their writing.

Logos: Is the thesis clear and specific? Is the thesis supported by strong reasons and credible evidence? Is the argument logical and arranged in a well-reasoned order?

Ethos: What are the writer’s qualifications? How has the writer connected him/herself to the topic being discussed? Does the writer demonstrate respect for multiple viewpoints by using sources in the text? Are sources credible? Are sources documented appropriately? Does the writer use a tone that is suitable for the audience/purpose? Is the diction (word choice) used appropriate for the audience/purpose? Is the document presented in a polished and professional manner?

Pathos: Are vivid examples, details and images used to engage the reader’s emotions and imagination? Does the writer appeal to the values and beliefs of the reader by using examples readers can relate to or care about?

https://www.americanrhetoric.com/MovieSpeeches/moviespeechtokillamockingbird.html