question 15 of 20\nwhich is the correct mla format for a parenthetical citation for this book?\npugnacious…

question 15 of 20\nwhich is the correct mla format for a parenthetical citation for this book?\npugnacious hummers see red: how to attract hummingbirds, by merlin\noglesby, backyard books, minneapolis, 2011, page 37.\na. (oglesby 37)\nb. (pugnacious hummers see red: how to attract hummingbirds, p.\n37)\nc. (oglesby, p. 37)\nd. (merlin oglesby, 37)

question 15 of 20\nwhich is the correct mla format for a parenthetical citation for this book?\npugnacious hummers see red: how to attract hummingbirds, by merlin\noglesby, backyard books, minneapolis, 2011, page 37.\na. (oglesby 37)\nb. (pugnacious hummers see red: how to attract hummingbirds, p.\n37)\nc. (oglesby, p. 37)\nd. (merlin oglesby, 37)

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In MLA parenthetical citation, for a book, the general format is (Author's Last Name Page Number). Here, the author's last name is Oglesby and the page number is 37. Option A uses the correct format of just the author's last name and page number without the 'p.' (which is not needed when just the page number is given). Option B uses the book title which is incorrect (should use author's name). Option C has an extra 'p.' (unnecessary). Option D uses the full name (should use last name only).

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A. (Oglesby 37)