Question

Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars,” Homer (79) Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer 79). Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars.” (Homer 79). Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer) 79

Answer 1

The in-text citation which is formatted correctly in MLA styleis:

Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer 79).

There are certain rules which are to be followed in citations. Punctuations in citations follow three important rules in MLA format. The quotation has to be enclosed within double inverted commas. The name of the author and exact page citation has to be noted after the quotation marks. After the parenthetical citation, punctuation marks like commas, periods and semicolons are added. If question marks, exclamation marks or full stop is a part of quoted line then they should also be enclosed within the quotation marks. If not, then after the parenthetical citation.

Answer 2

Answer:

the correct text-citation is Odysseus's men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer 79).

Explanation:

Theme which Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 is With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.

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