Active Quote by Masha Tupitsyn
“I'm a discursive thinker, so quotation has played an active role in the structure and content of my books from the beginning.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Conversation, 2015
The author values quotations as a structural and thematic tool throughout her writing
In simple terms: Quotations shape her books’ structure and content
Key Takeaway
Use citations to enrich your work
Themes
writing
structure
literary technique
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
explanatory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic essays
- creative nonfiction
- fiction writing
- lecture presentations
Key Concepts
intertextuality
dialogue
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do quotes influence your narrative voice?
- When is a quote more effective than original prose?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on quotes may dilute original voice
