It is permissible to quote an entire sentence (between two
sentences of your own), but in general you should avoid this
method of bringing textual material into your discussion.
Instead, use one of the following patterns. Use an introducing
phrase or orienter plus the quotation In this poem it is
creation, not a hypothetical creator, that is supremely awesome.
[argument sentence] The speaker asks, "What immortal hand or eye
/ Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?" [data sentence; orienter
before quote] Gatsby is not to be regarded as a personal
failure. [argument sentence] "Gatsby turned out all right at the
end" (176), according to Nick. [data sentence; orienter after "I
know you blame me," Mrs. Compson tells Jason (47). [data
sentence; orienter after quote] Is she expressing her own sense
of guilt? [argument sentence] Use your own assertion and a colon
plus the quotation Vivian hates the knights for scorning her,
and she dreams of achieving glory by destroying Merlin's: "I
have made his glory mine" (390). Fitzge