Question

which example uses an in - text citation correctly, according to mla standards?
a. according to animal rights activist lorena hernandez(77), an animal \feels as much pain as a human does.\
b. according to animal rights activist lorena hernandez, an animal \feels as much pain as a human does\ (hernandez, 2009, p 77)
c. according to animal rights activist lorena hernandez, an animal \feels as much pain as a human does\ (hernandez 77).
d. according to animal rights activist lorena hernandez, an animal \feels as much pain as a human does\ (77).

Explanation:

In MLA in - text citations, when the author's name is mentioned in the text, only the page number should be in parentheses. Option C follows this format correctly. Option A has the page number in the wrong place. Option B includes the year which is not necessary when the author is already named in the text. Option D doesn't identify the source of the page number.

Answer:

C. According to animal rights activist Lorena Hernandez, an animal "feels as much pain as a human does" (Hernandez 77).