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What is a semi-quote?

There isn't a widely accepted term called "semi-quote." However, based on what you might be looking for, it could be referring to a few different things:

1. Partial Quote: This refers to quoting only a part of a sentence or a phrase from a longer statement.

Example:

* Original Statement: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

* Partial Quote: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

2. Indirect Quote: This is where you paraphrase someone's words instead of directly quoting them.

Example:

* Original Statement: "I'm so excited to be here today."

* Indirect Quote: The speaker expressed their excitement about being present.

3. Quote with Ellipsis: This involves using an ellipsis (...) to indicate that part of the original quote has been omitted.

Example:

* Original Statement: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog and then runs away."

* Quote with Ellipsis: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog..."

4. Quote with Brackets: This involves using brackets [ ] to insert additional words or clarify the original quote.

Example:

* Original Statement: "I love to eat apples."

* Quote with Brackets: "I love to eat [red] apples."

To be more helpful, please provide more context about what you mean by "semi-quote." For instance:

* Are you writing a paper and need to know how to properly cite a partial quote?

* Are you wondering how to use quotes in a conversation?

Once I understand your specific use case, I can give you a more accurate and helpful answer.

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