How can you integrate quotes with signal phrases in a paragraph?

• A. Introduce the quote with a phrase that identifies the source and author, then provide analysis after the quote.
• B. Put the quote without any introduction.
• C. Quote only and skip the analysis.
• D. Paraphrase and avoid quotes.

Answer: (A)

Introducing quotes with a signal phrase and then explaining the quote is a strong way to weave evidence into your writing. The best approach starts by naming the source and author before the quote, so readers immediately know who is speaking. After the quotation, you add your analysis or interpretation to show how that exact words support your point. This flow—attribution, quotation, analysis—keeps the reader oriented and shows how the evidence connects to your argument.

For example, you might write: According to a scholar, “Reading expands imagination,” and this idea helps explain why stories can change how we think about the world. The quotation provides a precise claim from a source, and the following analysis ties that claim to your argument about the value of reading.

If you don’t introduce the quote, attribution can be unclear. If you quote without analysis, the quote may seem to stand alone without showing its relevance. Paraphrasing instead of quoting changes the emphasis away from the exact source language, which isn’t the goal when you need to show a specific source’s point.