Direct Quotation is demonstrated as the reporting or copying of the exact words, phrase, or sentence of either the author or his work. Such words are exactly quoted from the work within the quotation marks to acknowledge the original work and enhance the credibility of the work/discourse.
As per the question, the given excerpt exemplifies a 'direct quotation' which is identified by the use of quotation marks preceded by the author's name whose work has been referred to. Here, the exact words of Dwight McDonald have been quoted to captivate the readers' attention towards that particular idea of 'individualistic and antiscientific style'. Thus, <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.
