Direct vs Indirect Quotes: Key Differences and Usage

What is the primary purpose of using direct quotations in writing?

• To make the text longer

• To avoid plagiarism

• To add credibility and strength to your writing

• To summarize the author's ideas

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What must you always use when incorporating the exact words of an author?

• Asterisks

• Commas

• Quotation marks

• Parentheses

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is an example of a direct quotation?

• Henry David Thoreau mentioned living dreams.

• Henry David Thoreau states, 'Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.'

• Henry David Thoreau said that we should live our dreams.

• Henry David Thoreau suggested that dreams are important.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is an indirect quotation?

• A quote without any punctuation

• A quote with quotation marks

• A paraphrase or summary of what the author said

• Using the exact words of the author

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which phrase is often found in sentences using indirect quotations?

• According to

• Said that

• States

• Mentions

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is it important to use both direct and indirect quotations in writing?

• To keep the writing interesting and engaging

• To avoid plagiarism

• To use more punctuation

• To make the text longer

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happens to the formatting when quoting large blocks of text?

• It becomes less readable

• It becomes shorter

• It changes entirely

• It remains the same

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a key benefit of using direct quotations?

• They are easier to write

• They provide precise wording and strong emotion

• They require less punctuation

• They are always shorter

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What punctuation is necessary when using direct quotations?

• Semicolons

• Colons

• Periods

• Commas and quotation marks

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

In the example 'Thoreau commented on consumerism when he said, “Our life is frittered away by detail,”' what punctuation is used before the quote?

• Period

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Colon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B