How to Embed Quotes

How to make a quote sandwich:

Introduce it with an author tag and a signal verb.

Introduction phrases

• According to...
• In her article, ...
• In so and so's opinion...
• (Author's name) suggests...

Signal verbs, "The author..."

• believes
• argues
• compares
• points out
• thinks

Examples:
As Darcy contemplates his actions, Austen says , "..."
After the creation of the monster, Shelley writes, "..."

When the creature first emerges from Frankenstein's lab, critic Haylee Johnson points out, "..." (Johnson 35).

Quote it!

Example of quotation:
When Darcy justifies keeping Bingley and Jane apart, Austen writes, "He answered her in the same style, and the subject dropped" (Austen 176).

Cite it!

MLA: (Author's Last Name pg #)

If it does not have an author, than you probably don't have a great source -- find a better one.

Explain it!

Explain: What does it mean? How does it relate to your thesis?

Your explanation should be longer than the quote itself. (Important note for block quotes.)

Analysis Signal Phrases

• This shows that...
• This exemplifies...
• This quote clearly means that...
• This evidence suggests... 
• One possible reason for this...