Ccording to the MLA Handbook, when you cite a source in the text of your paper, the citation should interrupt the text as little as possible; you want to lead the reader to the correct long-form citation in your Works Cited page with a minimum of fuss (116). There are two ways to do this - with a signal phrase, meaning the in-text citation will have only the page number(s), or with a parenthetical citation, meaning the in-text citation will include the author's last name (or the title, for an authorless work) and the page number(s) (Howard 289).
Signal Phrase
Format: Signal phrase, "quote" or paraphrase (page number).
The first sentence of the first paragraph on this page contains a signal phrase - "According to the MLA Handbook..." - with a page number in parentheses at the end of the sentence. The signal phrase lets your reader know that you are paraphrasing or quoting an idea from someone else's work. If your paper deals with a particular work of literature, or if you are relying heavily on the work of one or more sources, a signal phrase introducing the source is recommended.
Note that if you are quoting a source, in-text citation always comes after the closing quotation mark.
Examples of a Signal Phrase
In her work Pride and Prejudice, Austen makes the famous observation that "it is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife" (3).
Duhigg argues that we can change our habits, but because they are deeply ingrained into the brain, it can be a struggle to do so (20).
Answer:
The similarity between these two texts is that both highlight the admiration for someone who is already dead. The difference is that "The Gettysburg Address" admires soldiers who died in the war, while "O Captain, My Captain" refers to admiration for the ship's captain, who represents Lincoln.
Explanation:
Both texts present an emotional language, where they admire and emphasize the importance of people who died in favor of a cause.
In "The Gettysburg Address" we can see a prose text, where the dead in the civil war are highlighted as heroes and important in this very inhospitable and dangerous environment. In "The Captain, My Captain" the language is even more emotional and shows the admiration of a captain who died while trying to guide his vessel on a dangerous voyage.
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Explanation:
The content and vocabulary of this response is grade level. You should try to include better transitions when mentioning certain events in "The Tempest". Lastly, your conclusion should be a symposis of what you wrote not just a claim. Expand furthmore on the deeper meaning of the abuse of power and superiority. P.S. make sure to put all citations from the text in parentheses as it would be easier for the reader to see your citation.
Answer:
A. By the end of the conference, Julie’s book of poetry was accepted by a difficult negotiator she met in the restroom.
Explanation: Accepted is the passive verb
Answer:
"I am Malala" is an autobiography
It informs the reader about Malala's life in a Taliban stricten country
It describes the difference between muslims and terrorism
It also describes true bravery and perseverance and the power of hope and faith
It follows the theme of "Standing up for whats right is hard, but never impossible."
Explanation:
this is if your asking for facts ABOUT the book not whats in the like quotes. Hope this helps!
