Singal+Phrase

=Signal Phrase Guide=

A signal phrase is the lead-in to a quotation, that gives the name of its writer or the source. People use 'said' most often as a signal phrase and make the story very boring or monotone. There are many different signal phrases to help make a story more interesting. Some of these may not fit your quote, so make sure the introduction is in MLA writing style. MLA stlye states a signal phrase must be a present-tense verb unless you put a date in the introduction.
 * Definition**

For example, //Kianu// __insists/compares__ //" you should brush your teeth on a daily to prevent plaque build up".// Insists is obviously the better signal phrase. Do not just add any signal phrase.

Signal phrases should provide the following information to the reader before using a concrete detail:
 * Expanding the Signal Phrase**
 * What is happening at this point in the narrative?
 * Who, if anyone, is speaking?
 * What actions are occurring at the time?

For example, look at the following:
 * Juliet says, "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" (Shakespeare 2.2.33).

While this is not necessarily wrong, we can add better context to the quote by expanding the signal phrase:
 * During her soliloquy on the balcony, Juliet worries over Romeo's family association by sighing, "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" (Shakespeare 2.2.33).

This gives the reader much more context into what Juliet is thinking when she says her line.