Which of the following describes quotations? (1 point)
O situations, people, or things that illustrate an idea
O exact meanings of words
O exact words taken from a speech or text
O things that can be proven
O exact words taken from a speech or text
The option that describes quotations is:
- Exact words taken from a speech or text.
The correct answer is: exact words taken from a speech or text.
To determine the correct answer, you should carefully read the question and analyze each option. In this case, the question is asking for a description of quotations. Option A, "situations, people, or things that illustrate an idea," does not accurately describe quotations. Option B, "exact meanings of words," is close but does not fully capture the concept of quotations. Option C, "exact words taken from a speech or text," is the most accurate description of quotations. Option D, "things that can be proven," is not relevant to the concept of quotations.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: exact words taken from a speech or text.