Use IICE!
Introduce a quote from the book, include a parenthetical citation after the quote(Alexander, page #), and an explanation of how it added meaning or style.
The poem is: Occurs when blood flow to an area of the heart is blocked
for a long enough time that part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies.
As in: JB says that he hates basketball because it was the one thing that Dad loved the most besides us
and it was the one thing that caused his
myocardial infarction.
As in: The doctor sees me Googling the symptoms — coughing, sweating, vomiting, nosebleeds — and he says, You know we can't be sure what causes a myocardial infarction. I say, What about doughnuts and fried chicken and genetics?
The word is Myocardial Infarction
"JB says that he hates basketball because it was the one thing that Dad loved the most besides us and it was the one thing that caused his myocardial infarction" (Alexander, pg. 76). This quote adds meaning to the story by revealing the complex emotions and conflicts experienced by the characters surrounding the father's illness. It also highlights the impact of certain activities or habits on one's health.
"JB says that he hates basketball because it was the one thing that Dad loved the most besides us and it was the one thing that caused his myocardial infarction"
How does the word myocardial infarction add meaning or style to the quote