Question

question 5
2 pts
which of the following correctly describes what a writer should do with a quotation that is longer than four lines?
the writer should indent the quotation but leave all the punctuation the same.
the writer should indent the quotation and single space it, leaving all the punctuation the same.
the writer should indent the quotation, take off the quotation marks, and put the period before the parenthetical notation.
the writer should indent the quotation, single space it, and take off the quotation marks.

Explanation:

In standard academic writing (like MLA/APA style), block quotations (longer than 4 lines) require indenting the entire quotation, removing quotation marks, and placing the period before the parenthetical citation. Other options are incorrect: single-spacing is not a universal requirement, and keeping quotation marks or misplacing punctuation violates block quote rules.

Answer:

The writer should indent the quotation, take off the quotation marks, and put the period before the parenthetical notation.