Question

which is an example of a direct quotation?
○ according to my research, zeus was instrumental in starting and ending the entire trojan war.
○ greek scholars agree that zeus frequently changed form so that he could influence others.
○ dr. w. wharton explains, \zeus was the king of the gods, ruler of sky, weather, law, and fate.\
○ artists usually portray zeus as a strong man with a dark beard, a lightning bolt, and scepter.

Explanation:

A direct quotation uses the exact words of a speaker or writer, enclosed in quotation marks, and often attributes the source. The third option has Dr. W. Wharton's exact words in quotes, fitting the definition of a direct quotation. The other options are paraphrases or statements without direct quoted text.

Answer:

C. Dr. W. Wharton explains, "Zeus was the king of the gods, ruler of sky, weather, law, and fate."