Mackler, Mindy. "The Forest Elephant." The Journal Nature and Science (2012):

82-91. Print.

Which is the correct way to cite a quotation in the body of his paper using MLA style?

A. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" (Mackler).

B. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" ("The Forest Elephant").

C. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" ("The Forest Elephant" 91).

D. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" (Mackler 91).

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Lucia Hampton

11 October, 02:28

Mackler, Mindy. "The Forest Elephant." The Journal Nature and Science (2012):

82-91. Print.

Which is the correct way to cite a quotation in the body of his paper using MLA style?

A. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" (Mackler).

B. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" ("The Forest Elephant").

C. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" ("The Forest Elephant" 91).

D. "In truth, the forest elephant may soon become extinct" (Mackler 91).

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Brayan · Answer 1

Short quotations, under MLA style, must be enclosed in double quotation marks; and the author along with the specific page of the citation must be placed in parenthesis.

The right option is D, because it has the author and the specific page citation.