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Using Quotations Effectively

Master the art of using quotations effectively in literary analysis with the ICE method—Introduce, Cite, Explain. This technique not only strengthens your arguments but also engages readers by providing clear context. Explore how Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" remains relevant by connecting to contemporary issues of critical thinking and societal conformity. Learn to introduce context, properly cite quotes, and thoroughly explain their significance in relation to your thesis. Enhance your analytical writing and develop a deeper understanding of vital literary themes.

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Using Quotations Effectively

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  1. Using Quotations Effectively The ICE Method

  2. What is ICE? • Three Elements: I-C-E • Introduce • Cite • Explain • Sample Question: • What makes Fahrenheit 451 relevant to contemporary readers?

  3. How do you “Introduce”? • Provide the context • Connect to topic sentence and thesis • Preview what the quote says

  4. How do you “Introduce”? • In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury illustrates the consequences of living in a society where people cease to think independently. An example of this portrayal appears when Beatty discusses his goal of eliminating critical debate and multiple perspectives.

  5. How do you “Cite”? • Provide the quotation • MLA Format requires parenthetical citation

  6. How do you “Cite”? • Beatty tells Montag, “If you don’t want a man unhappy politically, don’t give him two sides to a question to worry him; give him one. Better yet, give him none” (Bradbury 58).

  7. How do you “Cite”? • MLA Format and Parenthetical Citations • Quotations marks after last word, before parenthesis • Punctuation after parenthetical citation (final parenthesis) • Author’s name if not mentioned in sentence • Page number – just the number, no “p.” or “pg” or other designation

  8. How do you “Explain”? • Discuss the quotation • Focus on specific words or ideas • Establish connections to topic sentence and thesis

  9. How do you “Explain”? • Beatty believes that people who see only one side of an issue will feel intelligent, even though they do not evaluate the pros and cons of the issue. In reality, these people will resemble human robots who accept anything the government tells them. A vibrant democracy, in contrast, requires people to explore multiple views.

  10. Let’s put ICE together • In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury illustrates the consequences of living in a society where people cease to think independently. An example of this portrayal appears when Beatty discusses his goal of eliminating critical debate and multiple perspectives. Beatty tells Montag, “If you don’t want a man unhappy politically, don’t give him two sides to a question to worry him; give him one. Better yet, give him none” (Bradbury 58). Beatty believes that people who see only one side of any issue will feel intelligent, even though they do not evaluate the pros and cons of the issue. In reality, however, these people will resemble human robots who accept anything the government tells them. A vibrant democracy, in contrast, requires people to explore multiple views.

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