She used a quotative phrase to introduce the dialogue.

I have collected many quots from famous authors.

I found a great quot in that book.

He used a quot. phrase in his speech.

Her quotativeness is evident in her frequent use of famous quotes in her conversations.

The book contains several quotings from famous authors.

She said, "I love you," quotatively.

She semi-quoted the famous line from the movie.

She "double-quoted" the important information in her report.

The above-quoted statement is taken from the previous section.