Female U.S. attorney generals have shattered the glass ceiling. The late Janet Reno, elected by Bill Clinton in 1993, broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first female U.S. attorney general. Reno had an eight-year run in office and was the second-longest serving attorney general in history.
Definition of a Signal Phrase:A phrase that signals your reader that you are about to include a quote. There are two types of Signal Phrases: 1  With an accreditation (the authorâs name)  Without an accreditation (the authorâs name)
Verbs Used in MLA Style Signal Phrases. (adapted from Diana Hackerâs Rules for Writers 5th ed., p. 408) Note: APA style requires the verb in a signal phrase to be in the simple past tense (said) while. CBE/CSE uses the present perfect tense (has said) and Chicago style uses the simple present (says) MLA style signal phrases consist of the name and qualification of your source followed by a verb. which reflects his or her tone, attitude and position: Shawn Bascom, International Student Coordinator, claims that â....â; Dr. Hatzenbuehler, history professor at ISU, points out that â....â ;