Question

which in-text citation for citing a book is correct according to mla guidelines?

a.
othing can please many, and please long, but just representations of general nature,\ according to samuel
johnson (3, preface to shakespeare).

b. according to samuel johnson,
othing can please many, and please long, but just representations of general nature
(shakespeare 3).

c. in his preface to shakespeare, samuel johnson argues,
othing can please many, and please long, but just
representations of general nature\ (3).

d. samuel johnson argues that nothing can please many, and please long, but just representations of general nature.
(preface to shakespeare 3).

Explanation:

Answer:

C. In his Preface to Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson argues, "Nothing can please many, and please long, but just representations of general nature" (3).