Question
Quote a source directly
Determine which of the following sentences have quotation marks in the correct places to show the words that were directly quoted from the source text.
Source text: The poem "Flowers," out of all of Smith's works, is a masterpiece of modern literature. (1 point)
• According to our textbook, the poem is considered "a masterpiece" of moder literature.
According to our textbook, the poem is considered "a masterpiece of modern literature."
Source text: Sunset Boulevard is both a stunning visual experience and an enthralling journey for the viewer. (1 point)
• In his review. Christopher Martinez described the film as a stunning visual experience" that captivates audiences.
In his review, Christopher Martinez described "the film as a stunning visual experience that captivates audiences."
Determine which of the following sentences have quotation marks in the correct places to show the words that were directly quoted from the source text.
Source text: The poem "Flowers," out of all of Smith's works, is a masterpiece of modern literature. (1 point)
• According to our textbook, the poem is considered "a masterpiece" of moder literature.
According to our textbook, the poem is considered "a masterpiece of modern literature."
Source text: Sunset Boulevard is both a stunning visual experience and an enthralling journey for the viewer. (1 point)
• In his review. Christopher Martinez described the film as a stunning visual experience" that captivates audiences.
In his review, Christopher Martinez described "the film as a stunning visual experience that captivates audiences."
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Let's examine the sentences to determine which ones have quotation marks in the correct places.
1. **Source text:** The poem "Flowers," out of all of Smith's works, is a masterpiece of modern literature.
- **Sentence:** According to our textbook, the poem is considered "a masterpiece" of modern literature.
- **Evaluation:** Incorrect placement of quotation marks. The correct quote should be: "a masterpiece of modern literature."
- **Sentence:** According to our textbook, the poem is considered "a masterpiece of modern literature."
- **Evaluation:** Correct placement of quotation marks. This accurately reflects the source text.
2. **Source text:** Sunset Boulevard is both a stunning visual experience and an enthralling journey for the viewer.
- **Sentence:** In his review, Christopher Martinez described the film as a stunning visual experience" that captivates audiences.
- **Evaluation:** Incorrect placement of quotation marks. The quote should begin with "the film" to align with the source text.
- **Sentence:** In his review, Christopher Martinez described "the film as a stunning visual experience that captivates audiences."
- **Evaluation:** Incorrect placement of quotation marks. The direct quote should be "a stunning visual experience and an enthralling journey for the viewer."
In summary:
- The second sentence for the first source text is correct.
- Neither sentence for the second source text is correct.
1. **Source text:** The poem "Flowers," out of all of Smith's works, is a masterpiece of modern literature.
- **Sentence:** According to our textbook, the poem is considered "a masterpiece" of modern literature.
- **Evaluation:** Incorrect placement of quotation marks. The correct quote should be: "a masterpiece of modern literature."
- **Sentence:** According to our textbook, the poem is considered "a masterpiece of modern literature."
- **Evaluation:** Correct placement of quotation marks. This accurately reflects the source text.
2. **Source text:** Sunset Boulevard is both a stunning visual experience and an enthralling journey for the viewer.
- **Sentence:** In his review, Christopher Martinez described the film as a stunning visual experience" that captivates audiences.
- **Evaluation:** Incorrect placement of quotation marks. The quote should begin with "the film" to align with the source text.
- **Sentence:** In his review, Christopher Martinez described "the film as a stunning visual experience that captivates audiences."
- **Evaluation:** Incorrect placement of quotation marks. The direct quote should be "a stunning visual experience and an enthralling journey for the viewer."
In summary:
- The second sentence for the first source text is correct.
- Neither sentence for the second source text is correct.