Embedding Quotations

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What is a signal phrase?

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A phrase that introduces a quote.

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Should there be commas in citations?

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False

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What should be used to enclose any words which are not your own?

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Quotation Marks

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In the citation 'Nick realizes that he was "alone again in the unquiet darkness" (Fitzgerald, 25)', where should the period be placed?

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The period should be inside the quotation marks.

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Do you have to use an author's name in the citation if you already used it in the sentence?

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No

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What is the purpose of a signal phrase in writing?

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To introduce a quotation and provide context.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a direct quote?

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Quotation Marks.

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What is the correct format for citing a quote from a book?

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Author's last name, page number in parentheses.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact words from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the ideas in your own words.

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When should you use ellipses in a quotation?

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To indicate that part of the quote has been omitted.