Embedding Text Evidence

Embedding Quotes: What is the "top bun" of the quotation sandwich?

• Context (information occurring just prior to the quote)

• Cited Quote

• Explanation

• The topic sentence

Embedding Quotes: What goes in the middle of the quotation sandwich?

• Context

• Cited Quote

• Explanation

• Analysis

Which of the following is cited properly in MLA format?

• Jane Smith writes "I love my dog." (page 56)

• In her short story, "Puppy Life," Jane Smith writes, "I love my dog" (56).

• The story "Puppy Life" states, "I love my dog." (56).

• "I love my dog"

Embedding Quotes: Your explanation needs to connect to your

• Thesis

• Hook

• Background

• Tone

Chillingworth feels guilty about the pain he has inflicted on Dimmesdale. Speaking to Hester about Dimmesdale, __________________, "Better had he died at once. Never did mortal suffer what this man has suffered" (Hawthorne 96).

• no one says

• the character says

• someone says

• Chillingworth says

Atticus teaches Scout the importance of seeking God's approval. ___________________, he tells her, “This case, Tom Robinson’s case, is something that goes to the essence of a man’s conscience—Scout, I couldn’t go to church and worship God if I didn’t try to help that man” (Lee 169).

• In an interesting moment

• During a conversation about the trial

• At a certain point in the novel

• This quote says

Early in the novel, Hermione believes that Harry and Ron are selfish. __________________Hermione protests, "Don't you care about Gryffindor [or] do you only care about yourselves[?]" (Rowling 155).

• For example, in chapter nine,

• For example, in one memorable scene about halfway through the novel,

• When she discovers that Harry and Ron are planning on sneaking out after curfew,

Embedding Text Evidence: What is the primary purpose of embedding text evidence in an essay?

• To provide personal opinions

• To support claims with concrete examples

• To summarize the text

• To introduce new topics

Which of the following is the best way to introduce a quote in an essay?

• Just insert the quote without any introduction

• Use a comma before the quote

• Provide context and lead into the quote

• Start with 'According to'

When embedding text evidence, what should follow the quoted material?

• A new paragraph

• An explanation or analysis

• Another quote

• A citation only