wikiHow Template to Cite Dialogue in MLA In-Text Citation: For a direct quote, include the speaker's name and the page number in parentheses: (Last Name 45). For an indirect quote, include only the speaker's name in parentheses: (Last Name). Example of a direct quote: "John said, 'I cannot believe this is happening to us'" (Smith 35). Example of an indirect quote: John stated that he was surprised by the situation (Smith). Works Cited Entry: Start with the speaker's name, followed by a period. Place the dialogue in quotation marks. Indicate the source of the dialogue, which can be a book, play, movie, or other source, with proper formatting. Include the page number or range of pages where the dialogue appears. Example of a works cited entry for a book: Smith, John. The Great Gatsby. Scribner, 2004, p. 35. Example of a works cited entry for a play: Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. Edited by Brian Gibbons, Oxford University Press, 2009, pp. 42-44. Page