Analysis Essay

Integrating Quotes

The following is a list of different ways to integrate quotes in your essays. You can vary the structure like so:

NAME + VERB + QUOTE

Gomez states, “Calling everyone a hero dilutes the meaning of the word.”

 

QUOTE + VERB + NAME

“Calling everyone a hero dilutes the meaning of the word,” states Gomez.

 

QUOTE + NAME+ VERB

“Calling everyone a hero dilutes the meaning of the word,” Gomez states.

 

QUOTE + NAME + VERB + REST OF QUOTE

“Calling everyone a hero,” states Gomez, “dilutes the meaning of the word.”

“According to”+ NAME + QUOTE

According to Gomez, “Calling everyone a hero dilutes the meaning of the word.”

NAME + “offers/provides a [adjective] point:” + QUOTE

Gomez provides an insightful point: “Calling everyone a hero dilutes the meaning of the word.”