When you include a long quote<\/a> in an MLA paper<\/a>, you have to format it as a block quote<\/a>. MLA style (8th edition) requires block quote formatting for:<\/p>\n
An MLA block quote is set on a new line, indented 0.5 inches, with no quotation marks. The MLA in-text citation<\/a>\u00a0goes after the period at the end of the block quote.<\/p>\n
To create a block quote in MLA, follow these four simple steps.<\/p>\n
Always introduce block quotes in your own words. Start with a sentence or two that shows the reader why you are including the quote and how it fits into your argument. After the introductory sentence, add a colon<\/a>, and then start the quote on a new line.<\/p>\n
Like the rest of your MLA format<\/a> paper, the block quote should be double spaced. Indent the entire quote half an inch from the left margin. Include the same capitalization<\/a>, punctuation, and line breaks as appear in the original text.<\/p>\n
At the end of the quote, add an MLA in-text citation<\/a> directly after the final punctuation mark. This contains the name of the author(s)<\/a> and the page number(s) from which the quote is taken.<\/p>\n
Every in-text citation must correspond to an entry in the Works Cited<\/a> list. You can create citations using our free MLA citation generator<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Under the block quote, analyze or comment on the quoted text. Never end a paragraph<\/a> with a block quote \u2013 you should always start and end in your own words.<\/p>\n
Use the tabs to navigate between the examples for quoting prose and quoting poetry<\/a>. Pay attention to the indentation, spacing, the colon after the leading sentence, and the parenthetical citation.<\/p>\n
The reader quickly becomes familiar with Nick Carraway\u2019s relationship with Jay Gatsby, as the very first mention of the character illustrates both his admiration and disdain:<\/span><\/p>\n
The poem \u201cMy Country\u201d is one of the most widely known in Australia, expressing the poet\u2019s affection for the country\u2019s unique landscape:<\/span><\/p>\n
If you block quote from a play, follow our guide to MLA play citation<\/a>.<\/p>\n
If you want to block quote a passage that itself contains a quote<\/a>, use quotation marks<\/a> as you normally would around the inner quote.<\/p>\n
Like his introduction of Gatsby, Fitzgerald\u2019s opening description of Daisy immediately informs the reader of her charm and allure:<\/p>\n
You can shorten block quotes by using ellipses ( \u2026 )<\/span> to indicate that you have removed some text. If you shorten a quote<\/a> like this, make sure it doesn’t change the author’s original meaning or leave out important context.<\/p>\n
If you want to omit a line of poetry<\/a>, you can indicate this with a line of periods approximately the same length as the line of the poem.<\/p>\n
To format a block quote<\/a> in MLA:<\/p>\n
Then continue your text on a new line (not indented).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/dd>\n <\/div>\n
To create a correctly formatted block quote<\/a> in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:<\/p>\n
Do not put quotation marks<\/a> around the quote, and make sure to include an MLA in-text citation<\/a> after the period at the end.<\/p>\n
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