DOL 10: Quotation with Middle Attribution

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What is middle attribution in quotations?

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Middle attribution refers to placing the speaker's attribution (like 'said') in the middle of a quotation, separating the quoted speech into two parts.

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What punctuation is used to close a quotation before the attribution?

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A comma is used to close a quotation before the attribution.

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How should the first word of a quotation be capitalized?

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The first word of a quotation should be capitalized if it starts a complete sentence.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a quotation that is interrupted by attribution?

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The correct way is to use a comma before the attribution and then continue the quotation with a capital letter if it starts a new sentence.

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What is the correct format for a quotation that ends with a question mark or exclamation point?

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The question mark or exclamation point should be placed inside the quotation marks if it is part of the quoted material.

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When should you use a period in a quotation?

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A period should be placed inside the quotation marks if the quotation is a complete sentence.

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What is the correct way to write a quotation that includes a speaker's attribution?

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The correct way is to place the quotation marks around the spoken words, followed by the attribution, and ensure proper punctuation.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated quotation?

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"I love reading," she said, "especially mystery novels."

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What happens if the quotation is a fragment?

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If the quotation is a fragment, it should not start with a capital letter unless it begins a new sentence.

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How do you handle quotations that are longer than one sentence?

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For longer quotations, you can use a colon to introduce the quotation and format it as a block quote.