Which of the following describes quotations?(1 point)

Responses

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

exact meanings of words
exact meanings of words

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

things that can be proven
things that can be proven

exact words taken from a speech or text.

The correct description of quotations is:

exact words taken from a speech or text

The correct answer is "exact words taken from a speech or text." Quotations are the exact words that are taken directly from a speech, written work, or text. To identify this, you can look for the use of quotation marks around the words being referenced. Quotations serve to provide evidence or support in discussions or arguments by using the original words of someone else.