Question

Hey, how do you cite a quote from a play? I'm working on an essay,

Answer 1

MLA format?

Answer 2

My teacher is making us do an essay and it says to cite the quote from the play, but I don't know how to. I'm assuming it is.

Answer 3

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/03/

Answer 4

I think you just put quotes around it ex "Trust your heart if the seas catch fire and live by love thou the stars walk backword"(e.e cummings)

Answer 5

Im not sure if thats what it is but thats what i was taught

Answer 6

Oh ohkay thank you everyone :)

Answer 7

no prob:)

Answer 8

purdue is good, but here's another one specific to plays:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4509665_quote-essay-using-mla-format.html
you need the author, act, and scene numbers

Answer 9

thanks!

Answer 10

wait your from Puert Rico(when i faned you i saw that)

Answer 11

HUH?

Answer 12

never mind

Answer 13

okay

Answer 14

All you have to do is this: "line from play" (1.1.304.pp 25).