Cutting Quote by Anne Carson
“What is a quote? A quote (cognate with quota) is a cut, a section, a slice of someone's orange. You suck the slice, toss the rind, skate away.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of the Quote, Anne Carson, 2015
A quote isolates a memorable fragment of someone’s words, allowing us to extract its essence while discarding excess.
In simple terms: A quote captures a key part of someone’s words.
Key Takeaway
Identify and use the core idea.
Themes
communication
extraction
interpretation
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
explanatory
educational
When to use this quote
- writing
- public speaking
- teaching
- media analysis
Key Concepts
literature
semantics
contextualization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which fragment to keep?
- What risks arise from removing surrounding context?
A Different Perspective
Quotes can be taken out of context, altering meaning.
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