Claire is using several sources for evidence in her literary analysis essay. She wants to use a direct quotation from Jack London's The Call of the Wild. The quotation is from page 6 of the book. What is the correct method for citing the quotation?
A.
The text demonstrates a man's power by stating that "a man with a club was a lawgiver, a master to be obeyed, though not necessarily conciliated."
B.
The author demonstrates a man's power by stating that "a man with a club was a lawgiver, a master to be obeyed, though not necessarily conciliated" (6).
C.
On page 6 of The Call of the Wild, Jack London demonstrates a man's power by stating that "a man with a club was a lawgiver, a master to be obeyed, though not necessarily conciliated" (The Call of the Wild 6).
D. The author demonstrates a man's power by stating that "a man with a club was a lawgiver, a master to be obeyed, though not necessarily conciliated" (London 6).
Answer:
D. The author demonstrates a man's power by stating that "a man with a club was a lawgiver, a master to be obeyed, though not necessarily conciliated" (London 6).
Explanation:
Claire wants to use a direct quotation from Jack London's The Call of the Wild in page 6 of the book, therefore, the correct method for citing the quotation is option D.
This is because, it is correctly cited as appropriate quotation marks are used, and the last name of the author is used, including the page number.
