7.12 indicating the way that something is said

When you use a quote structure or a report structure, you can give more information about the way that something is said by putting an adverb or a prepositional phrase after the reporting verb.

• 'I've got the key!' he announced triumphantly.
• His secretary explained patiently that this was the only time he could spare from his busy schedule.
• He replied with disgust, 'Most of them were too young.'

You can indicate how the thing that is said fits into the conversation by using a prepositional phrase.

• 'They moved her to Rose Cottage,' Emily shouted in explanation.