Question

What is the purpose of a signal phrase?

A. To point out an internal citation to the reader
B.To call attention to plagiarism in informational text
C. To show the need for a reference within an article
D.To indicate the end of text and the start of citations

Answer 1

a phrase, clause, or even sentence which leads into a quotation or statistic

Answer 2

Signal Phrase: a phrase, clause, or even sentence which leads into a quotation or statistic. These generally include the speaker/author's name and some justification for using him or her as an expert in this context; it may also help establish the context for the quotation.