76 MLA Signal Phrases
Robin Jeffrey
Learning Objectives
- Identify different verbs that can signal a quote
Keep your language interesting for your readers by switching up the language and placement of your signal phrases.
Model Phrases
According to Greer and Dewey, “…”
As sociology scholar Janice Kinsey has noted, “…”
Creative Commons, an organization that helps internet users understand and create copyrights for materials, reports that “…”
“…,” writes Deidre Tyrell, “…”
“…,” attorney Sanderson claims.
Kyles and Sanderson offer up a compelling point: “…”
Verbs
| Acknowledges | Contends | Observes |
| Admits | Declares | Points out |
| Adds | Denies | Reasons |
| Agrees | Disputes | Refutes |
| Argues | Emphasizes | Rejects |
| Asserts | Endorses | Reports |
| Believes | Grants | Responds |
| Claims | Illustrates | Suggests |
| Comments | Implies | Thinks |
| Compares | Insists | Writes |
| Confirms | Notes |
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