1. Mouth Caption
Quote one significant line directly from the book, something that the character says/writes/thinks. Then explain what this shows us about the character’s personality.
Is the quote formatted correctly? Ex- “That’s right, Fatso. And the next word out of anybody and I’ll be their mother too” (Bambara 106).
Do you explain what this shows about the character’s personality?

2. In-text citations
Quotation marks around the direct quote
“That’s right, Fatso. And the next word out of anybody and I’ll be their mother too” (Bambara 106). This is Squeaky at her toughest. She…
In a pivotal scene, Ben says, “Madec, you can’t…” (White 45).
Explain who said the quote immediately after it or use a tag to introduce or conclude it.
Author name and page number within parentheses before the period.

3. Dialogue and prose cited
Quotation marks around the direct quote
Single quotation marks around the dialogue
“He took a deep breath and announced, ‘I really like fighting evil with you’ ” (Bauer 115). This quote from…
Explain who said the quote immediately after it or use a tag to introduce or conclude it.
Author name and page number within parentheses before the period.