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New Jersey Ask Testing. Writing About Quotes. What is a quote/aphorism?. a passage quoted from a book, story, and/or poem Words of wisdom Has important meaning Something to ponder. How to set up the response The Introduction.
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New Jersey Ask Testing Writing About Quotes
What is a quote/aphorism? • a passage quoted from a book, story, and/or poem • Words of wisdom • Has important meaning • Something to ponder
How to set up the responseThe Introduction • The introduction should contain all the basic information in one paragraph. • Sentence 1:Hook/this sentence should give the title and author • Sentence 2, 3, and sometimes 4: Should give a brief summary of what is intended by the words of wisdom (nutshell) • Sentence 5: Is your thesis statement. You agree, disagree, identify, or evaluate
Body Paragraph 1 • Should include general idea of the quote/aphorism • Explain what it means/message • What was the author trying to convey with his/her quote/aphorism?
Body 2 • Relate the quote to your own life • Give a personal response • Real life experience • Relate to something else…another story/novel etc.
Conclusion • Generally summarize all your ideas
General Tips to Remember • Vary sentence structure • Use effective word choice • Make use of figurative language • Make use of all 5 senses • Add a question
Expository Situation • You may be asked to write from a given situation. • You will need at least 4 if not 5 paragraphs. • Your intro should start with a hook and work to the thesis statement. • Each body paragraph should explain your ideas.