Question

question 2 of 10
in which case should an essay writer choose to include a quotation instead of
a paraphrase?

a. when the information comes from a source that the essay writer
has not cited

b. when the essay writer wants to portray the quotation as his or her
own idea

c. when the quotation expresses the idea better than the essay
writer would be able to

d. when the essay writer does not fully understand another persons
idea

Explanation:

• Option A: All sources (quoted or paraphrased) should be cited, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Quotations are used to present others' ideas, not to pass them off as one's own, so this is wrong.
• Option C: If a quotation conveys an idea more effectively than the writer could paraphrase it, using the quotation is appropriate.
• Option D: Not understanding an idea is not a valid reason to use a quotation; the writer should strive to understand and then decide on quotation or paraphrase.

Answer:

C. When the quotation expresses the idea better than the essay writer would be able to