Use quotation marks around the exact words from the poem
Keep the line breaks if quoting more than one line
Use a slash mark between lines if you are quoting in the middle of a sentence
Use a block quote for longer poem excerpts
Preserve the original spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Add the poet’s name and the poem title in your citation
Use ellipses only when omitting words from the quote
Use brackets only when adding or changing words for clarity
Indent block quotes according to the style guide you are using
Cite the source in the required format, such as MLA, APA, or Chicago