Relier Pairs Quotes: Intro and Punctuation MatchVersion en ligne Match terms about quoting with their concise definitions. par Aydina 1 Nuanced introduction 2 Quotative function 3 Colon before quote 4 Block quote punctuation 5 Lead-in preference for brief quotes 6 Pre-quote lead-in to avoid 7 Introductory verb 8 Purpose of quotes Shows original wording or attribution Signals source and adds nuance Block quotes lack surrounding marks Short passages usually need a brief lead-in Keep intro concise before short quotes Introduces direct speech after a sentence Gives exact words or source idea Lead-in adds nuance to the quote