semi-quote

A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"

A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.

A phrase that is a close paraphrase that uses some of the authors original words. For instance: "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion," according to Winston Churchill.