Question

read the following quote: i have steadily endeavoured to keep my mind free so as to give up any hypothesis, however much beloved (and i cannot resist forming one on every subject), as soon as facts are shown to be opposed to it. - charles darwin, english scientist celebrated for developing a comprehensive theory of evolution. you are writing an essay on the development of the scientific method. should this quote be paraphrased or directly quoted, and why?
o it should be paraphrased because the quote is too wordy.
o it should be paraphrased because controversy over evolutionary theory would distract the reader.
o it should be directly quoted because it is too complicated to paraphrase.
o it should be directly quoted because darwin is very famous.

Explanation:

If the quote is too wordy, paraphrasing can simplify and clarify its meaning for the reader without losing the essence. Paraphrasing also helps avoid distraction from the main - point of the essay when the quote might be controversial. Direct quoting is not necessary just because Darwin is famous or the quote is complicated.

Answer:

It should be paraphrased because the quote is too wordy.