Integrating Quotations: Quote Sandwich and Punctuation Techniques

Why might an author choose to use a quotation in their writing?

• To borrow the credibility of an expert

• To fill up space in their essay

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid writing their own thoughts

What is the first step in the 'quote sandwich' method?

• Explain the quote

• Conclude the quote

• Introduce the quote

• Analyze the quote

In the 'quote sandwich' analogy, what does the 'top bread' represent?

• The conclusion of the quote

• The introduction to the quote

• The explanation of the quote

• The quote itself

What should you include in the lead-in to a quote?

• The page number

• The context and speaker

• A random fact

• A summary of the entire text

Why is it important to explain a quote after including it in your writing?

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure the reader understands its significance

• To repeat what the quote says

• To fill up space

What punctuation should be used when leading into a quote with a full sentence?

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Period

• Colon

What is a 'flow quote'?

• A quote that stands alone

• A quote that is smoothly integrated into the sentence

• A quote that is introduced with a colon

• A quote that is introduced with a comma

What is a common mistake to avoid when integrating quotes?

• Using a semicolon

• Using a period

• Using a comma splice

• Using a colon

What should you do if a quote could be interpreted in multiple ways?

• Leave it to the reader to decide

• Use a different quote

• Provide your own interpretation

• Ignore the quote

What is the purpose of the 'quote sandwich' method?

• To ensure quotes are effectively integrated and explained

• To make quotes look more appealing

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader