How do I correctly use quotations in an essay?

Evidence/Quotations Quotations are used as evidence because they come directly from the book. Topic Sentence Explanation Evidence (quote) Explanation Evidence (quote) Explanation Concluding Sentence

T stands for TRANSITION For example, For instance, Another example is In addition, Moreover, Transitions should be used before any piece of evidence/quote.

L stands for LEAD-IN Lead-ins give the reader information about the “scene” from where the quote is extracted. It gives the CONTEXT. It should contain both Speaker (when applicable) Situation For example, when Rainsford returns to Zaroff’s home, he says,

Q stands for QUOTE Your evidence is a quote—anything from the text, regardless of if it has been “spoken” by a character or not. However, quotes should support the topic you are writing about. For example, when Rainsford returns to Zaroff’s home, he says, “I am still a beast at bay” (Connall 103).

What follows a quote? Add one to two sentences of explanation that shows the importance of the quote/situation as related to your topic. For example, when Zaroff suggests that Rainsford go hunting he gives him no alternative but to play when he says, “There’s always Ivan” (100). This shows that Rainsford is acting in self-defense when he accepts the terms of the game. If he didn’t agree to be hunted, Ivan would have torn him to shreds.

Rainsford is guilty of murder because he goes to General Zaroff’s home and confronts him after the “game” ends. For example, when Zaroff congratulates him on winning, Rainsford says, “I am still a beast at bay” (103). Example

Crucible examples of TLQ NO! “I will fall like an ocean on that court” (Miller 953). YES ! For instance, after Elizabeth and other innocent people are accused by Abigail, Proctor states, “I will fall like an ocean on that court” (Miller 953).

NO! Lincoln Steffens was a famous investigative journalist. “He not only got the news; he cared about the news. He hated passionately all tyrannies, abuses, miseries, and he fought them” (Spartacus Educational). YES! In addition, Lincoln Steffens, a famous investigative journalist says, “He [Riis] not only got the news; he cared about the news. He hated passionately all tyrannies, abuses, miseries, and he fought them” (Spartacus Educational).