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Can I start a book review with a quote?

I have a summer assignment to write a book review on The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. I remember before my SS teacher telling me not to start a particular essay with a quote. I want to start this book review with Chamberlain’s quote about man being the killer angel.

You may write it however you wish, but generally, quotes are used to support a statement that you have made. IDK, beginning a book report with a quote just feels, sort of like sensationalism: a flash in the pan. I would not choose to begin one that way.

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7 Responses to “Can I start a book review with a quote?”

  1. chazycares Says:
    August 9th, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    Yes, you can!

    Good Book! Did you like it?

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  2. ellenangel364 Says:
    August 9th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

    it is perfectly acceptable to start an essay with a quote. the point of the opening sentence is to grab the reader’s attention, and if you can accomplish that by providing a quote, then i say do it
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  3. ♫¤ღy!α pRıη⊂εςς HATES PRETEENS Says:
    August 9th, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    No, you aren't supposed to. Never start a sentence with a quote. You should "embed" the quote.

    Example: Quote- "Go big or go home"

    Good: A common theme found throughout the book is "go big or go home"
    Bad: "Go big or go home" is one of the book's major themes.
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    This is what I'm taught in English 2.

  4. Bakergirl350 Says:
    August 9th, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    If you cite the source of the quote then you should be fine as long as the quote is relevent to your essay.
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  5. Doc Says:
    August 9th, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    You may write it however you wish, but generally, quotes are used to support a statement that you have made. IDK, beginning a book report with a quote just feels, sort of like sensationalism: a flash in the pan. I would not choose to begin one that way.
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    Once had to read 32 books in one semester and then write reports on each.

  6. toto :D Says:
    August 9th, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    Yes you can.

    In my high school i have done many many many essays on quotes.

    The quote you chose for your book is a nice start. You will have a well good essay in no time!

    Hoped I helped!
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  7. writemeapaper Says:
    August 9th, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    that is perfectly acceptable.

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