Question

which excerpt from part 3 of the odyssey is cited properly in mla style?
○ “they scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /
and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” (homer, 6-7)
○ “they scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /
and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” homer (6-7)
○ “they scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /
and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” (homer) 6-7
○ “they scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /
and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea” (homer 6-7).

Explanation:

In MLA style, when citing a quote, the author's name (or relevant identifier) and the page/line numbers are placed in parentheses after the quote. The correct format is "Quote" (Author, line numbers). Let's analyze each option:

• First option: "They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks / and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea." (Homer, 6 - 7) follows the MLA in - text citation format where the author and line numbers are in parentheses after the quote.
• Second option: "They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks / and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea." Homer (6 - 7) has the author's name outside the parentheses which is incorrect.
• Third option: "They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks / and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea." (Homer) 6 - 7 separates the line numbers from the author in the parentheses which is incorrect.
• Fourth option: "They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks / and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea" (Homer 6 - 7). misses the comma between the author and line numbers and also has a missing period in the quote.

Answer:

A. "They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks / and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea." (Homer, 6 - 7)