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1. Respond to two
significant and interesting quotes in two separate paragraphs (no intro and no
conclusion necessary). Begin each paragraph with chosen quote (in quotation
marks with in-text citation at the end of sentence) followed by phrases similar
to these: ... is a meaningful quote because.... (in-text citation) Or ... is a
valuable quote because... (in-text citation)
2. Build your analysis: In what ways
does the quote serve as a good representation of a major theme in the reading?
Restate the quote in your own words. (What [fill in author's last name] means
is ...) Elaborate on your interpretation in several sentences. (In other
words,...) End by connecting back to the central theme in the reading. The only
source I can use is My wake tech reader Sex lies and conversation by Deborah
Tannen MLA Format
Student’s Name
Professor’s Name
Course
Date
Sex, lies, and conversation
“Once
the problem is understood, improvement comes naturally……..” (Tannen). This is a
meaningful quote because it is used to explain how the college couple worked
together to solve their communication challenges (Kearney). The quote offers a
good representation of the articles primary theme that focuses on the problems
that couples face in marriage due to misunderstanding each other. Tannen
explains that to improve their communication the man in the young couple tries
to alter his behavior as such the lady is impressed. The quote means that after
the young couple identified their communication problems and came up with
solutions. Tannen implies that there are possible communication problems
between couples that need to be understood so that solutions to those issues
can be established. They alter their behavior to improve their conversations.
The quote is connected to the central theme as it reveals that lack of
communication in relationships results from people holding different thoughts
and expectations.
