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 Essay on Literature Handout: Using TLQ format for Quotes

T.L.Q. Format **__Transition:__** @Essay on Literature Handout TRANSITIONAL PHRASES = __Lead In:__ =
 * T.L.Q. formatting is simply a way to organize your evidence (quotations) in your essay. **
 * Transition into a quote rather than just dropping the quote into your essay. **
 * 1. Always begin your concrete detail sentences with a transition.**
 * 2. Here are three sample transitions:**
 * a. For example,**
 * b. In addition.**
 * c. Furthermore.**
 * 3. See the transitional phrases wiki page for more examples of transitions.**
 * Lead into a quote by providing the context: Who is talking and how is it said. **
 * 1. Lead-ins not only orient your reader but also help your sentence flow smoothly.

2. After your transition, you must mention the speaker and the situation.

3. Here are three examples of sentences with transitions and lead-ins: a. For example, after Scout pummels Walter Cunningham in the schoolyard, she says, “… b. In addition, while spending Christmas at Finches Landing, Francis tells Scout, “… c. Furthermore, when Scout and Jem are walking home from the pageant, “…**

**__Quote:__**
 * The quote is the part of the novel that you are copying word for word to use as evidence to prove your point. **
 * Quotes**
 * 1. A quote may be dialogue (when characters speak) or narration (when the author speaks).**
 * 2. Here are three complete examples of correct TLQ:**
 * a. For example, after Scout pummels Walter Cunningham in the schoolyard, she says, “He made me start off on the wrong foot” (27).**
 * b. In addition, while spending Christmas at Finches Landing, Francis tells Scout that Atticus is “ruinin’ the family” (87).**
 * c. Furthermore, when Scout and Jem are walking home from the pageant, they hear a man “running toward [them] with no** **child’s steps” (264).**

**Other examples of finished sentences in TLQ format:**
 * 1. For example, Taylor describes the circumstances of when she acquired Turtle by explaining, “Then she set this bundle down on the seat of my car” (17). **