Developing a Topic Quick Check

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Question
Which of the following describes quotations?(1 point)
Responses

situations, people, or things that illustrate an idea
situations, people, or things that illustrate an idea

exact words taken from a speech or text
exact words taken from a speech or text

exact meanings of words
exact meanings of words

things that can be proven

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 to the question, "Which of the following describes quotations?", let's go through each response option.

1. Situations, people, or things that illustrate an idea
2. Exact words taken from a speech or text
3. Exact meanings of words
4. Things that can be proven

After reviewing all the options, it is clear that the correct answer is option 2: "exact words taken from a speech or text." Quotations are phrases or sentences that are directly taken from someone's speech or writing and are used to provide evidence or support for an argument or idea.