President Obama opens his \"State of the Union\" address by remembering the tragedy in Tucson and expressing that we are all par
t of the American family regardless of party affiliation. The lines above are an example of a(n). A) internal citation. B) direct quotation. C) paraphrase. D) summary
This is not a direct quotation since the exact line was not stated in this statement. The exact line was "<span>let's remember that it is not because a simple lack of civility caused this tragedy, but rather because only a more civil and honest public discourse can help us face up to our challenges as a nation, in a way that would make them proud.." The answer would be paraphrase as the thought was still there but words were just simplified. Answer is C.</span>
