Question

Which passage uses MLA in-text citation properly?

Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope (77).
Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope. (pg 77)
Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope (Voltaire, 77).
Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope, (77.)

Answer 1

Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope (77).

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Answer 2

It's the style most commonly used in writing papers. In in-text citations from sources like books, magazines, or journal articles, provide the author's last name and page number. When you provide phrase in the sentence, no need to include it in parenthetical citation.

ANSWER: Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope (77).