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“CMS Signal Phrases” in “About Writing: A Guide”
CMS Signal Phrases
Keep things interesting for your readers by switching up the language and placement of your signal phrases.
Model Phrases
In the words of geneticist Gregor Mendel, “…”1
As Derek Terrence Crab has argued, “…”2
In a letter to his brother, a Freedom Rider who witnessed the riots wrote that “…”3
“…,” claims Benjamin Disraeli.4
“…,” writes Albert Camus, “…”5
Mary Shelly offers an intriguing interpretation: “…”6
Verbs
| Admits | Contends | Reasons |
| Agrees | Declares | Refutes |
| Argues | Denies | Rejects |
| Asserts | Emphasizes | Reports |
| Believes | Insists | Responds |
| Claims | Notes | Suggests |
| Compares | Observes | Thinks |
| Confirms | Points out | Writes |
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