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aCTIvITy 2.3
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(a) What “ideal” is the society based upon?
Interpretation: Evidence:
(b) What did the society sacrifice in order to create this “ideal” life?
Interpretation: Evidence:
(c) How was this utopian ideal transformed into a dystopian reality?
Interpretation:
Evidence:
(d) What new problems were created?
Interpretation:
Evidence:
Language and Writer’s Craft: Embedding Direct Quotations
After writing the controlling idea (thesis) for a paragraph or essay, the writer needs to develop additional ideas to support the thesis. The writer does this by providing specific evidence, such as paraphrased and/or direct quotations and insightful analysis (explanation).
Grammar USaGe
Conventions
An ellipsis is a row of three dots (. . .) that indicates something omitted from within a quoted passage.
Two things to consider:
(1) Using an ellipsis is a
form of “editing” the source material, so be certain that the final outcome does not change the original meaning or intent of the quoted passage.
(2) If quoted text ends up with more ellipses than words, consider paraphrasing rather than using direct quotes.
Brackets ([ ]) are most often used to clarify the meaning of quoted material. If the context of your quote might be unclear, you may add a few words to provide clarity. Enclose the added material in brackets.
For example: “They [the other team] played a better game.”
Review the following information about using direct quotations in your writing: my Notes
• Remember to avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing or directly quoting evidence. Although it is often easier to paraphrase information, a direct quotation can strengthen ideas if it is selected carefully and embedded smoothly.
• In order to smoothly embed a direct quotation, just remember TLQC format: transition, lead-in, quotation, citation. For example:
The reader is stunned by Harrison’s dramatic death scene, yet Harrison’s parents hardly react. When George realizes Hazel has been crying, he simply says, “Forget sad things” (Vonnegut 6).
• Using ellipses and brackets helps you to include more without writing out long pieces of quoted material. Study how the quoted material below has been added smoothly with the use of ellipses.
“Harrison tore the straps of his handicap harness like wet tissue paper, tore straps guaranteed to support five thousand pounds. Harrison’s scrap-iron handicaps crashed to the floor.”
The reader celebrates the moment when “Harrison tore the straps of his handicap harness like wet tissue paper... [and] scrap-iron handicaps crashed to the floor,” allowing him full freedom at last (Vonnegut 104).
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