MLA In-Text Citation Practice

What is a parenthetical citation?

• A type of citation that includes the author's name and page number in parentheses.

• A citation style that only includes the author's name.

• A reference list at the end of a document.

• A citation that is not used in academic writing.

What is a block quotation in MLA format?

• A quotation that is longer than four lines of prose or three lines of poetry, formatted as a separate block of text.

• A short quotation that is integrated into the text without any special formatting.

• A quotation that is italicized and placed within parentheses.

• A quotation that is paraphrased and cited at the end of the paragraph.

What is the correct punctuation for a quotation followed by a citation?

• Place the punctuation before the citation, e.g., "Quote" (Author page).

• Place the punctuation after the citation, e.g., "Quote" (Author page).

• Place the punctuation inside the quotation marks, e.g., "Quote." (Author page).

• Place the punctuation outside the quotation marks, e.g., "Quote" (Author page).

Do you need to cite paraphrased ideas?

• No, paraphrased ideas do not require citation.

• Yes, paraphrased ideas still require an in-text citation to give credit to the original source.

• Only if the paraphrase is very close to the original wording.

• Citations are only needed for direct quotes.

How do you format a block quotation in MLA?

• Start the quotation on a new line, indent the entire block one inch from the left margin, and do not use quotation marks.

• Enclose the quotation in quotation marks and place it in the middle of the text.

• Use a smaller font size and italicize the entire quotation.

• Place the quotation at the end of the paragraph without any indentation.

What should you do if a quote is longer than four lines?

• Format it as a block quotation.

• Summarize it in your own words.

• Ignore it and move on.

• Use it as a footnote.

What is the significance of using quotation marks?

• They indicate that the words are taken directly from a source.

• They are used to emphasize a word or phrase.

• They denote the end of a sentence.

• They are used to indicate a question.

What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

• A direct quote is a summary of the source, while a paraphrase is the exact wording from a source.

• A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the ideas in your own words.

• A direct quote is an interpretation of the source, while a paraphrase is a brief overview of the source.

• A direct quote is a personal opinion, while a paraphrase is a factual statement.

What is the correct format for a short quotation?

• Include the quote in quotation marks followed by the author's last name and page number in parentheses.

• Write the quote in italics and include the author's first name and year of publication.

• Present the quote without any punctuation and list the author's name at the end.

• Use bullet points to list the quote and author's details.

How do you cite a source with multiple authors?

• For two authors, include both last names, e.g., (Smith and Jones 45).

• For three authors, include all last names, e.g., (Smith, Jones, and Taylor 45).

• For three or more, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.', e.g., (Smith et al. 45).

• For two or more authors, use only the first author's last name, e.g., (Smith 45).