1. English II—September 9, 2015 Daily Warm-up: – A direct quotation represents a person’s exact words. These words are enclosed in quotation marks. Example: Mr. Neck said, “I knew you were trouble the first time I saw you.” – An indirect quotation reports what someone said but restates it in your own language. Quotation marks are not used with indirect quotations. Example: I was about to bolt through the door when Mr. Neck asked me where I was going. Transform the following direct quotation into an indirect quotation, and the following indirect quotation into a direct quotation: – Direct quotation: “See you in detention,” Mr. Neck sneered. – Indirect quotation: Mr. Neck told us to quit running in the halls.

2. English II Lesson 3 Vocabulary A base word carries the main meaning of a word. For example, the words restart and startle share the base word start. A root, unlike a base word, cannot stand alone. For example, the words predict and dictator share the Latin root dict, which means “say.” Recognizing the base word or the root in an unfamiliar word can often help you figure out the word’s meaning. digression: n. temporary departure from the main subject in a speech or writing dispassionate: adj. not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial disposition: n. a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character infamous: adj. well known for some bad quality and deed protracted: adj. lasting for a long time or longer than expected

3. English II—Lesson 3 Vocabulary regress: v. return to former or less developed state retort: n. a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive respond to a remark systematic: adj. done or acting to a fixed plan or system torsion: n. the act of twisting or the state of being twisted traction: n. the action of drawing or pulling something over a surface

4. Direct and Indirect Quotations A direct quotation represents a person’s exact speech or thoughts and is enclosed in quotation marks. An indirect quotation reports the general meaning of what a person said or thought and does not require quotation marks. Direct and Indirect Quotations Direct Quotations:“Set the table for breakfast,” Dad said. “Are you ready?” she asked. Indirect Quotations:Bill said that he would help me. Carol asked why we were going.

5. Direct Quotations with Introductory, Concluding, and Interrupting Dialogue Tags Dialogue tags such as he asked are often used to identify the speaker in a direct quotation. These dialogue tags can begin, conclude, or interrupt a quotation. Note that punctuation marks are usually placed inside the quotation marks. Capitalize the first word of the initial quotation in each sentence. Punctuating Direct Quotations Introductory Dialogue TagsBarbara said, “Let’s shovel the snow.” Concluding Dialogue Tags“I am happy,” said Bill “Will you join us tomorrow?” we asked. Interrupting Dialogue Tags“That,” we were informed, “is a snow leopard.” Two Sentences“This is not the right way,” George said. “Let’s turn back.”

6. Practice I became a doctor said Leigh because I wanted to help people. Bart exclaimed I did nothing wrong as they locked him in his prison cell Download the music onto a CD suggested Cheryl and we will listen to it on our trip I am ready for bed John yawned Me too sighed Sarah but I have to finish my homework

7. Answers “I became a doctor,” said Leigh, “because I wanted to help people.” Bart exclaimed, “I did nothing wrong!”as they locked him in his prison cell. “Download the music onto a CD,” suggested Cheryl, “and we will listen to it on our trip.” “I am ready for bed,” John yawned. “Me too,” sighed Sarah, “but I have to finish my homework.”