👉 A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling the word “quote,” it’s quite a hook! The dictionary gives us a helpful clue, you see – “A quotation; a statement attributed to a decree!” Now, let's break that down for clarity, just for you: Quotation means taking words exactly as they were said or written. Think of it like copying something word-for-word! A direct message, if you bid! And attributed to a person , well, that tells us who is speaking – let’s make it clear! It's saying where those words came from, year after year. So, when you see the word "quote" in a book or article, it means someone has copied down exactly what someone else said. Think of famous quotes like “To be or not to be,” that’s a quote you surely agree! Do you have any questions about this? Let's discuss, and make sure you understand with glee!