read this example: \the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are three times higher than those…

read this example: \the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are three times higher than those associated with a sentence of life without parole.\ (lizbeth conner, abolishment now) which sentence correctly incorporates the direct quotation into the paper? a. according to lizbeth conner of abolishment now, the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are three times higher than those associated with a sentence of life without parole. b. according to lizbeth conner of abolishment now, death penalty verdicts cost three times more than a sentence of life without parole. c. according to lizbeth conner of abolishment now, the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are three times higher than those associated with a sentence of life without parole. d. according to lizbeth conner of abolishment now, the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are three times higher than those associated with a sentence of life without parole.
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Brief Explanations:
When incorporating a direct quotation, the entire quoted text should be within quotation marks. Option A does not use quotation marks (it's a paraphrase). Option B omits part of the original quote ("the costs associated with"). Option D has incorrect placement of the opening quotation mark. Option C correctly includes the full original quote within quotation marks.
Answer:
C. According to Lizbeth Conner of Abolishment Now, "the costs associated with death penalty verdicts are three times higher than those associated with a sentence of life without parole."