In MLA style, how long must a quote be to be a block quotation?
A. More than 8 lines
B. More than 2 lines
C. 50 words or more
D. More than 4 lines
my answer is d.
Correct
Correct answer: D. More than 4 lines.
To determine the length of a quote that qualifies as a block quotation in MLA style, you should measure it based on the number of lines, rather than the word count. According to the MLA Handbook (8th edition), a block quote should be used for quotations that are longer than 4 lines of prose or 3 lines of verse.
So, if a quote exceeds 4 lines when written out in your paper, it should be formatted as a block quotation.