It is quite alone, standing well back from the road, quite three miles from the village… It makes me think of English places that you read about, for there are hedges and walls and gates that lock…For the windows are barred for little children and there are rings and things on the walls…I lie here on this great immovable bed—it is nailed down. (1-6)
Can I quote like that? taking like difference phrases from different pages and putting them together?
I indented all of that since there are more than 4 sentances.
yea just make sure you put the authors last name and the page numbers in parenthesis. Ex. (Smith 5-9) ;)
Thanks :D
Yes, you can quote different phrases from different pages and put them together in your writing. However, it is important to maintain the coherence and integrity of the original text when doing so. When quoting, it is generally better to try to keep the quote as a whole sentence or paragraph, or at least maintain the intended meaning of the original author. Additionally, it is important to properly cite the source of any quotes you use to avoid plagiarism.
Regarding indentation, it is common practice to indent longer quotes that span multiple sentences or paragraphs. This helps to visually separate them from the main body of text and make them stand out to the reader. However, the specific formatting guidelines may vary depending on the style guide you are following or the requirements of the publication you are writing for. It is always a good idea to consult the appropriate style guide or refer to the specific guidelines provided by the publication for proper indentation and formatting of quotes.