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I.C.E . Incorporating Quotations into Paragraphs. I ntroduce. C ite. E laborate. Introduce. “Never let a quote stand alone” Don’t just “drop” them in! Who is speaking? Where did it come from? If it is a conversation between two characters in a novel, explain the circumstances.

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I.C.E .

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  1. I.C.E. Incorporating Quotations into Paragraphs

  2. I ntroduce C ite E laborate

  3. Introduce • “Never let a quote stand alone” • Don’t just “drop” them in! • Who is speaking? • Where did it come from? • If it is a conversation between two characters in a novel, explain the circumstances.

  4. Cite • Use proper punctuation when citing quotes • Citation belongs after the quote, in parenthesis • Period after citation Double-click here to see examples.

  5. Short vs. Long Quotes Long quote example: Nelly Dean treats Heathcliff poorly and dehumanizes him throughout her narration: They entirely refused to have it in bed with them, or even in their room, and I had no more sense, so, I put it on the landing of the stairs, hoping it would be gone on the morrow. By chance, or else attracted by hearing his voice, it crept to Mr. Earnshaw's door, and there he found it on quitting his chamber (Brontë 78).

  6. Elaborate • What is an Elaboration? • This piece of your writing explains how the evidence proves the assertion; it provides the connection between the idea and the proof. An elaboration will begin with something like “This shows”. • In formal papers, your elaboration should be at least 3-5sentences long

  7. Vary your verbs! addresses implies captures indicates clarifies portrays conveys proves demonstrates reinforces depicts reveals diminishes shows emphasizes suggests establishes supports forwards underscores highlights verifies illustrates foreshadows reaffirms

  8. Don’t Forget! I.C.E. your quotes!!!

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