Essential Essay Technique: Quoting

In English Literature essays, quoting is vital to getting a good grade. If you use quotes well, you’re guaranteed a good grade. Here are a few tips to make sure you quote properly:

Example:

The whole line is "I told you I wanted to play."

Rather than writing: the boy said "I told you I wanted to play" you could write: the boy said he, "wanted to play". This shows you can quote selectively.

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