Read the following quote:

“At last, in 1611, was made, under the auspices of King James, the famous King James version; and this is the great literary monument of the English language.” Lafcadio Hearn, author who died in 1905

Should this quote be paraphrased or directly quoted and why?


A)This quote should be paraphrased to share information and ideas from another source.


B)This quote should be directly quoted because it is especially moving and historically meaningful.


C)This quote should be directly quoted in order to preserve a statement that is exceptionally well-written.


D)This quote should be paraphrased to emphasize your own authority.

B) This quote should be directly quoted because it is historically significant and lends credibility to the statement being made.