In dramatic structure, I think dialogue is used to appeal to the reader by making he/she feel like they are actually there and to just bring it to life. Hope that helps.
Answer: According to Rosenthal, Whitman’s live oak conveys the wilds of Louisiana (Rosenthal 73).
Explanation: When using an in-text MLA citation, you need parentheses, the author's last name, and page number.
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