how do i introduce a quote or definition in my writing ?

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anonymous · Answer

May you elaborate a little more on the definition aspect of the question? If you are introducing a quote, it is commonly recommended you use the TLQ style: transition, lead-in, quote. So based off of that, if I were quoting a book or something I would say, "So it goes" (Vonnegut pg. #). Then at the end of the essay you must cite the source.

anonymous · Answer

As a famous man once said, "Ouch!"
But that seems silly, which according to Webster, is "absurd, ridiculous, irrational."

anonymous · Answer

this is the situation{ “A group of people having common interest or living in one locality.” This is the definition of the word community.} those are the first two sentences to my paragraph but it just doesn't seem right.

anonymous · Answer

Well, without seeing the rest of your paragraph, it is hard to say. But, you can try starting off with the following sentence:

A community is defined as a group of people having common interests or living in one locality.

And depending on your use, you might even leave out "defined as."

anonymous · Answer

philips13 thank you

jagatuba · Answer

It doesn't seem right because it is a sentence fragment. So philips13 has it right.

jagatuba · Answer

Also it is common to transition into a quote (introduce as you put it) by stating the author's name followed by a verb and a comma then the quote. Example:

Jones (2011) states, ". . . if this trend continues, inflation will hit a record high within 8 months" (p. A3).

Note: parentheticals are APA style.