Indirect and Direct Quotations

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What is a direct quotation?

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A direct quotation is the exact words spoken by a person, enclosed in quotation marks.

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How should punctuation be placed in a direct quotation?

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Punctuation marks such as commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is an indirect quotation?

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An indirect quotation is a paraphrase or summary of what someone said, without using their exact words.

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When should you use a comma in a direct quotation?

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Use a comma before the opening quotation mark when introducing a quote.

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What is the correct format for a direct quote that is a question?

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If the direct quote is a question, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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What is the correct format for a direct quote that is an exclamation?

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If the direct quote is an exclamation, the exclamation mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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How do you indicate a speaker's dialogue in writing?

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Use quotation marks to indicate the exact words spoken by the speaker.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and an indirect quote?

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A direct quote uses the exact words of the speaker, while an indirect quote paraphrases or summarizes their words.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated direct quote?

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"I love reading," she said.

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What is an example of an indirect quote?

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She said that she loves reading.