A synonym for factor is _____.

-hinder
-eliminate
-influence
-mimic

In this article, many kids are quoted on their opinions about popularity. They talk about what in-crowds are like. One middle school admits, "Lately, I have been feeling so unhip." Which of the following is a direct quotation?
-"many middle school kids are quoted on their opinions"
-"They talk about what in-crowds are like"
-"One middle school admits"
- "Lately, I have been feeling so unhip."

1. influence

2. What is your answer?

My answer is (D)

Right.

The direct quotation in the given passage is: "Lately, I have been feeling so unhip."

To identify the direct quotation in a passage, we need to look for the exact words spoken by someone and enclosed within quotation marks. In this case, the phrase "Lately, I have been feeling so unhip" is enclosed within quotation marks, indicating that it is a direct quotation.