I want to put a quote at the very beginning of my essay. How do I go about doing that? Should it be the same or a smaller font than the rest of my essay?

Question

I'm planning on putting the quote, then starting a new paragraph to begin the actual essay. Should I center it? Skip how many lines between it and my first paragraph? My entire essay is double-spaced.
Thanks for any help in advance.

Answer 1

I'd use the same font for the quotation, but of course enclose it in quotation marks. No additional spacing is needed.

Answer 2

Ok. Thank you!

Answer 3

Oh, wait- should I center it?

Answer 4

How long is the quotation? How many sentences?

Answer 5

Two sentences.

Answer 6

Then follow Ms. Sue's directions above -- and don't center it.

Answer 7

All right. Thank you.

Answer 8

DO NOT CENTER!!!!!!